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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs TESmart HKS1601-P23: Comparison
TESmart HKS1601-P23 has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). TESmart HKS1601-P23 also has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). On price, TESmart HKS1601-P23 sits at $599.00 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
Pick the TESmart HKS1601-P23 if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. The TESmart HKS1601-P23 is also cheaper at $599.00 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 HKS1601-P23?
On paper, TESmart HKS1601-P23 has the edge on max resolution, at 3840x2160 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1920x1200.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and TESmart HKS1601-P23?
The TESmart HKS1601-P23 is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P or TESmart HKS1601-P23?
TESmart HKS1601-P23 costs $599.00 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 HKS1601-P23
- 5.9/10
These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- TESmart HKS1601-P23
- HDMI
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz-72%
- TESmart HKS1601-P23
- 3840x2160 (4K)Best
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- TESmart HKS1601-P23
- Rack
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- TESmart HKS1601-P23
- 599.00 USD
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200-72%
- TESmart HKS1601-P23
- 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 HKS1601-P23 if you want the higher max resolution (3840x2160 (4K) vs 1920x1200 @ 60Hz) and the higher max resolution per display (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P | TESmart HKS1601-P23 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| TESmart | $599.00 View on TESmart |
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 HKS1601-P23
6.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A 16-port rack HDMI KVM with USB 3.0 and RS232/LAN control, TESmart's mid-tier rack option.
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