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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs ATEN CS1788: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs ATEN CS1788: the max resolution difference
Computers supported is not the same on both, 1 computers on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 8 computers on the ATEN CS1788. Video standard is not the same on both, HDMI on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus DVI on the ATEN CS1788. There is a split on kvm segment as well, Extender on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus Rack on the ATEN CS1788.
Which should you buy, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T or ATEN CS1788?
The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T is the one to take 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. Buy the ATEN CS1788 for racks wanting OSD port naming and 1U mounting and upgrading a single-link DVI KVM to higher resolution, though it is not the pick for DisplayPort or HDMI fleets (see the ATEN CS19208) and 4K monitors. The same goes for eight DVI computers driven from a 2560x1600 or 2560x1440 console monitor. It is not the one for 1080p and 1920x1200 consoles, where the CS1768 does the same job. Our rating of the Adder Technology 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 ATEN CS1788 (8/10): A dependable 8-port dual-link DVI KVM for 2560x1600 consoles, sensible only for fleets already on DVI.
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs ATEN CS1788 price
At the last price check the ATEN CS1788 was $824 and the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T $1,202, a 46% premium.
What Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and ATEN CS1788 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, max resolution single display, max refresh at max resolution and audio support included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 7.1/10
- ATEN CS1788
- 4.9/10
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
- ATEN CS1788
- ATEN
Computers Supported
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1 computers
- ATEN CS1788
- 8 computers
Model Number
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- ALIF1104T
- ATEN CS1788
- CS1788
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- HDMI
- ATEN CS1788
- DVI (Dual-Link)
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
- ATEN CS1788
- 2560x1600 @ 60Hz (DVI); 2048x1536 (VGA)
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Extender
- ATEN CS1788
- Rack
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- ATEN CS1788
- Yes
Max Resolution Single Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600
- ATEN CS1788
- 2560x1600
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 60 Hz
- ATEN CS1788
- 60 Hz
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1201.75 USD
- ATEN CS1788
- 823.50 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 ATEN CS1788 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T | ATEN CS1788 |
|---|---|---|
| CDW | $1,201.75 View on CDW | |
| Consumercarts listing | $823.50 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 ALIF1104T
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong HDMI-based enterprise IP KVM transmitter for buyers already invested in the ADDERLink Infinity ecosystem.
ATEN CS1788
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable 8-port dual-link DVI KVM for 2560x1600 consoles, sensible only for fleets already on DVI.
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