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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs TESmart HKS0401A1U: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and TESmart HKS0401A1U separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, TESmart HKS0401A1U at 4, 75% in favor of TESmart HKS0401A1U. TESmart HKS0401A1U also has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). They match on 6 other specifications, including displays per computer, audio support and max refresh at max resolution. On price, TESmart HKS0401A1U sits at $160.00 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
Pick the TESmart HKS0401A1U if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. The TESmart HKS0401A1U is also cheaper at $160.00 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 TESmart HKS0401A1U?
On paper, TESmart HKS0401A1U has the edge on port count, at 4 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and TESmart HKS0401A1U?
The TESmart HKS0401A1U 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 4 computers computers supported to the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P's 1 computers, so it can switch between more PCs.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or TESmart HKS0401A1U?
TESmart HKS0401A1U costs $160.00 vs $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at the time of our last price check.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 6.8/10
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 4.6/10
These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.
Computers Supported
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1 computers
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 4 computers
Port Count
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1-75%
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 4
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1 displays
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 1 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- HDMI 2.0
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz-72%
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 3840x2160 @ 60HzBest
Video Path Type
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- KVM over IP
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- Single head
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- Yes
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- Desk
Video Connector
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- HDMI
Video Interface Version
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- HDMI 2.0
Max Resolution Single Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200-72%
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 3840x2160Best
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 60 Hz-72%
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 60 HzBest
USB Switching Speed
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- USB 2.0
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- USB 2.0
Analog Audio Jacks
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- Yes
External Power Required
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- Yes
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 160 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- TESmart
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- HKS0401A1U
Connection Type
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- KVM-over-IP Extender, Transmitter + Receiver pair
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- HDMI
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200-72%
- TESmart HKS0401A1U
- 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 TESmart HKS0401A1U if you want the higher port count (4 vs 1), the higher max resolution (3840x2160 @ 60Hz vs 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) and the higher max resolution single display (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | TESmart HKS0401A1U |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $160.00 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.
TESmart HKS0401A1U
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A 4-port HDMI KVM switch that uniquely offers QHD@144Hz alongside 4K@60Hz, well suited to mixed gaming and productivity setups.
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