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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P vs TESmart HKS801-E23: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P and TESmart HKS801-E23 separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P at 1, TESmart HKS801-E23 at 8, 88% in favor of TESmart HKS801-E23. TESmart HKS801-E23 also has the higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200). They match on 4 other specifications, including displays per computer, max refresh at max resolution and usb switching speed. On price, TESmart HKS801-E23 sits at $240.00 against $3,051.40 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P.
Pick the TESmart HKS801-E23 if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (3840x2160 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. The TESmart HKS801-E23 is also cheaper at $240.00 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 HKS801-E23?
On paper, TESmart HKS801-E23 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 TESmart HKS801-E23?
The TESmart HKS801-E23 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 8 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 HKS801-E23?
TESmart HKS801-E23 costs $240.00 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 HKS801-E23
- 5.3/10
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 HKS801-E23
- 8 computers
Port Count
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1-87%
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 8
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1 displays
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 1 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- HDMI
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200 @ 60Hz-72%
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 3840x2160 @ 60HzBest
USB Hub Ports
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 2Best
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 1-50%
Video Path Type
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- KVM over IP
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- Single head
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Extender
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- Rack
Video Connector
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- HDMI
Video Interface Version
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- DVI
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- HDMI 2.0
Max Resolution Single Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200-72%
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 3840x2160Best
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 60 Hz-72%
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 60 HzBest
USB Switching Speed
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- USB 2.0
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- USB 2.0
External Power Required
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Yes
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- Yes
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 3051.40 USD
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 240 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- Adder
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- TESmart
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- ALIF1002P
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- HKS801-E23
Connection Type
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- KVM-over-IP Extender, Transmitter + Receiver pair
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- HDMI
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P
- 1920x1200-72%
- TESmart HKS801-E23
- 3840x2160Best
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1002P if you want the higher USB hub ports (2 vs 1).
Choose TESmart HKS801-E23 if you want the higher port count (8 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 HKS801-E23 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $3,051.40 View on Consumercarts listing | $240.00 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 HKS801-E23
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An 8-port HDMI KVM switch with genuine remote IP/LAN control, built for server rooms and lab environments.
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