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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs CKL CKL-62TD: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs CKL CKL-62TD max resolution single display compared
Max resolution single display is where these two genuinely part company, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T 2560x1600 against CKL CKL-62TD 3840x2160, a 51% lead for CKL CKL-62TD. Max refresh at max resolution runs the same way, 2560x1600 on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 3840x2160 on the CKL CKL-62TD, another win for CKL CKL-62TD. The max resolution figures are near enough to ignore, 2560x1600 on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 3840x2160 on the CKL CKL-62TD. Computers supported is not the same on both, 1 computers on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 2 computers on the CKL CKL-62TD. Video standard is not the same on both, HDMI on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus Mixed on the CKL CKL-62TD. There is a split on kvm segment as well, Extender on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus Desk on the CKL CKL-62TD.
Who each one is for
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 not built for small single-room point-to-point extension needs and DisplayPort or 4K/5K workstation resolutions. The CKL CKL-62TD suits mixed USB-C laptop + DisplayPort desktop desks, though it is the wrong buy for HDMI-only computers and dual-monitor use. 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 CKL CKL-62TD (6/10): A USB-C plus DisplayPort 2-port switch, giving more input flexibility than the plain USB-C model at a similar budget price.
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs CKL CKL-62TD price
The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T asks 765% more, $1,202 against $139 for the CKL CKL-62TD.
What Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and CKL CKL-62TD have in common
Everything else lines up. Audio support, displays per computer and external power required read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 7.1/10
- CKL CKL-62TD
- 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 ALIF1104T
- 1 computers
- CKL CKL-62TD
- 2 computers
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1 displays
- CKL CKL-62TD
- 1 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- HDMI
- CKL CKL-62TD
- Mixed (USB-C + DisplayPort input)
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600 @ 60Hz-51%
- CKL CKL-62TD
- 4K (3840x2160)Best
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Extender
- CKL CKL-62TD
- Desk
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- CKL CKL-62TD
- Yes
Max Resolution Single Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600-51%
- CKL CKL-62TD
- 3840x2160Best
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 60 Hz-51%
- CKL CKL-62TD
- 60HzBest
External Power Required
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- CKL CKL-62TD
- Yes
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1201.75 USD
- CKL CKL-62TD
- 139.00 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 CKL CKL-62TD if you want the higher max resolution (4K (3840x2160) vs 2560x1600 @ 60Hz), the higher max resolution single display (3840x2160 vs 2560x1600) and the higher max refresh at max resolution (60Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T | CKL CKL-62TD |
|---|---|---|
| CDW | $1,201.75 View on CDW | |
| CKL Store | $139.00 View on CKL Store |
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.
CKL CKL-62TD
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A USB-C plus DisplayPort 2-port switch, giving more input flexibility than the plain USB-C model at a similar budget price.
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