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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA separate most on usb hub ports: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 2, StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA at 3, 33% in favor of StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA. They match on 4 other specifications, including displays per computer, audio support and usb switching speed.

Pick the StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA if that matters to you: 3 USB hub ports to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 2, so it can switch between more PCs. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.

Which is better, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA?

On paper, StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA has the edge on usb hub ports, at 3 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 2.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA?

The StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA 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.

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

$3,051.40

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StarTech SV211HDUA (HDMI / 2 Computers / USB-Powered / Wired Remote / Integrated Cables)
StarTech.comStarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    6.8/10
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    3.9/10

    These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.

  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1 displays
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    1 displays

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    DVI
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    HDMI

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200 @ 60Hz
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    1920 x 1200 (WUXGA, supports HD up to 1080p)

  • USB Hub Ports

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    2-33%
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    3Best

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Yes
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    Yes

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    Extender
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    Desk

  • USB Switching Speed

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    USB 2.0
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    USB 2.0

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
    1920x1200
    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    1920x1200

    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 StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA if you want the higher USB hub ports (3 vs 2).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1002PStarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA
    Consumercarts listing

    $3,051.40

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    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.

    StarTech.com StarTech SV211HDUA

    6.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A simple bus-powered 2-port HDMI KVM with integrated cables and a wired remote, StarTech's grab-and-go desktop option.

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