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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1, Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V at 8, 88% in favor of Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V. Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T also has the higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200). On price, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T sits at $1,201.75 against $1,999.00 for Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V.
Pick the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display. The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T is also cheaper at $1,201.75 vs $1,999.00, 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 ALIF1104T or Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V?
On paper, Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V has the edge on port count, at 8 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V?
The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200), so it can pass through a sharper or faster display.
Which is cheaper, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T or Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V?
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T costs $1,201.75 vs $1,999.00 for Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V at the time of our last price check.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 7.1/10
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- 4.7/10
These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.
Port Count
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1-87%
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- 8
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- HDMI
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- Dual-head DVI/VGA over CATx
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600 @ 60HzBest
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- 1920x1200 per head-44%
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- No
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Extender
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- Rack
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1201.75 USD
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- 1999.00 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Adder
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- Rose Electronics
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- ALIF1104T
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- MEC-8U2V
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600Best
- Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
- 1920x1200-44%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if you want the higher max resolution (2560x1600 @ 60Hz vs 1920x1200 per head) and the higher max resolution per display (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200).
Choose Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V if you want the higher port count (8 vs 1).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T | Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $1,201.75 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,999.00 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.
Rose Electronics Rose MEC-8U2V
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to choice for large control rooms needing both 8-port dual-head switching and long-distance console placement.
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