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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple: Comparison

Adder ALIF1104T vs Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple computers supported compared

They are built to different briefs, and computers supported shows it, Adder ALIF1104T 1 computers against Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple 4 computers. They differ on displays per computer too, 1 displays on the Adder ALIF1104T versus 3 displays on the Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple. They differ on video standard too, HDMI on the Adder ALIF1104T versus VGA on the Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple. Video path type is not the same on both, KVM over IP on the Adder ALIF1104T versus Independent heads on the Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple. They differ on kvm segment too, Extender on the Adder ALIF1104T versus Desk on the Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple. Video connector is not the same on both, HDMI on the Adder ALIF1104T versus VGA on the Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple.

Which should you buy, Adder ALIF1104T or Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple?

Buy the Adder ALIF1104T for enterprise IP KVM matrix deployments across many rooms and HDMI workstations needing centralized network-routed access, though it is the wrong buy for small single-room point-to-point extension needs and DisplayPort or 4K/5K workstation resolutions. The Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple suits legacy trading or control-room desks still running VGA triple-monitor spreads and facilities not ready to upgrade to digital DVI/DisplayPort monitors, though it is not the pick for modern digital monitor installations (the DVI variant looks sharper) and anyone needing a fourth monitor head (see the VGA-Quad variant). Our rating of the Adder ALIF1104T (8/10): A strong HDMI-based enterprise IP KVM transmitter for buyers already invested in the ADDERLink Infinity ecosystem. Our rating of the Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple (7/10): A cost-effective way to keep a legacy triple-VGA trading desk running without a full monitor refresh.

Adder ALIF1104T vs Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple price

Cost splits them too. Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple sits at $802, Adder ALIF1104T at $1,202, 50% more.

What Adder ALIF1104T and Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, audio support, usb switching speed, analog audio jacks and external power required included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    7.1/10
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    6.1/10

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

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Adder
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    Adder
  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    1 computers
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    4 computers
  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    ALIF1104T
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
  • Displays Per Computer

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    1 displays
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    3 displays
  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    HDMI
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    VGA
  • Video Path Type

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    KVM over IP
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    Independent heads
  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Extender
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    Desk
  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Yes
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    Yes
  • Video Connector

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    HDMI
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    VGA
  • USB Switching Speed

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    USB 2.0
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    USB 2.0
  • Analog Audio Jacks

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Yes
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    Yes
  • External Power Required

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Yes
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    Yes
  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    1201.75 USD
    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    801.90 USD

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1104TAdder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple
    CDW

    $1,201.75

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    Consumercarts listing

    $801.90

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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 ALIF1104T

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A strong HDMI-based enterprise IP KVM transmitter for buyers already invested in the ADDERLink Infinity ecosystem.

    Adder Technology Adder AV4PRO-VGA-Triple

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A cost-effective way to keep a legacy triple-VGA trading desk running without a full monitor refresh.

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