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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S at 8, 88% in favor of SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S. SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S also has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). They match on audio support and max refresh at max resolution. On price, SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S sits at $1,508.68 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.

Pick the SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. The SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S is also cheaper at $1,508.68 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 SM-EDPN-8D-S?

On paper, SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S 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 SM-EDPN-8D-S?

The SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. It also 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 SM-EDPN-8D-S?

SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S costs $1,508.68 vs $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at the time of our last price check.

Adder ALIF1002P (Network DVI Extender Transmitter & Receiver)
AdderAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002P

$3,051.40

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SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S (8-Port Dual-Head DisplayPort KVM Switch)
SmartAVISmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S

$1,508.68

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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    6.8/10
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    –

    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 SM-EDPN-8D-S
    8

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    DVI
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    DisplayPort (dual-head)

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200 @ 60Hz-72%
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    4K@60Hz per headBest

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    2-33%
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    3Best

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Yes
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    Yes

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Extender
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    Rack

  • Max Refresh At Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    60 Hz-72%
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    60 HzBest

  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    3051.40 USD
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    1508.68 USD

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Adder
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    ALIF1002P
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    SM-EDPN-8D-S

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200-72%
    SmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
    3840x2160Best

    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 SM-EDPN-8D-S if you want the higher port count (8 vs 1), the higher max resolution (4K@60Hz per head vs 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) and the higher USB hub ports (3 vs 2).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002PSmartAVI SM-EDPN-8D-S
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    $3,051.40

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    $1,508.68

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    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 SM-EDPN-8D-S

    8.1 / 10 Expert Rating

    A well-discounted 8-port dual-head DisplayPort switch for larger desks; the 4-port SM-EDPN-4D-S suffices for smaller setups.

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