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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port at 8, 88% in favor of SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port. USB Hub Ports splits them by another 33%, again favoring SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port. On price, SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port sits at $861.42 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
Pick the SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port if that matters to you: 3 USB hub ports to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 2, so it can switch between more PCs. The SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port is also cheaper at $861.42 vs $3,051.40, so it is the better value. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.
Which is better, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port?
On paper, SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port has the edge on port count, at 8 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port?
The SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port is the stronger choice on paper: it has 3 USB hub ports to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 2, so it can switch between more PCs.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port?
SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port costs $861.42 vs $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at the time of our last price check.
$861.42
Consumercarts listing
@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 6.8/10
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- –
These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.
Port Count
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1-87%
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- 8
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- N/A (KM only, no video)
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- N/A
USB Hub Ports
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 2-33%
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- 3Best
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- No
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- Secure
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- 861.42 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- SmartAVI
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
- SKMN-8S-P
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port if you want the higher port count (8 vs 1) and the higher USB hub ports (3 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $861.42 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable enterprise DVI network extender pair, priced for serious IP KVM matrix deployments rather than single-room extension.
SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to 8-port secure KM switch when CAC/PIV authentication has to follow the operator across every network on the desk.
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