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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220: the max resolution difference

The gap that matters here is max resolution: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T 2560x1600 against Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 1920x1200, which puts Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T 44% ahead. Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T also leads on max resolution single display, 2560x1600 on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 1920x1200 on the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220.

Which should you buy, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T or Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220?

Buy the Adder Technology 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 Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 is the one to take for single-user secure desks needing certified isolation between exactly two networks and government/defense analysts who only manage two classified systems, though it is not built for non-secure environments where certification adds unnecessary cost and anyone wanting audio switching. The same goes for buyers who don't need the higher port count of the SC740/SC780. It is the wrong buy for desks needing more than two computers (see the SC740 or SC780). 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 Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 (7/10): the right-sized certified secure switch for a single-user, two-network desk.

Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T or Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220?

At the last price check the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 was $546 and the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T $1,202, a 120% premium.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 differ on audio support?

Yes. Audio Support reads Yes on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus No on the Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    7.1/10
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    3.6/10

    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
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    Avocent (Cybex)
  • Computers Supported

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    1 computers
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    2 computers
  • Model Number

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    ALIF1104T
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    SV220
  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    HDMI
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    DisplayPort
  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    2560x1600 @ 60HzBest
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    1920x1200-44%
  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Extender
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    Secure
  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Yes
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    No
  • Max Resolution Single Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    2560x1600Best
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    1920x1200-44%
  • Price

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    1201.75 USD
    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    546.00 USD

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if you want the higher max resolution (2560x1600 @ 60Hz vs 1920x1200) and the higher max resolution single display (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200).

    Choose Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1104TVertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220
    CDW

    $1,201.75

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    Consumercarts listing

    $546.00

    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 ALIF1104T

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

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

    Vertiv (Avocent) Avocent Cybex SV220

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    The right-sized certified secure switch for a single-user, two-network desk.

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