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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1, SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch at 4, 75% in favor of SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch. Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T also has the higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200).

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. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.

Which is better, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T or SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch?

On paper, SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch has the edge on port count, at 4 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1.

What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch?

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.

Adder ALIF1104T (HDMI KVM-over-IP Transmitter over 1GbE)
AdderAdder Technology Adder ALIF1104T

$1,201.75

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SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
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Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    7.1/10
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    4.2/10

    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
    1-75%
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    4

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    HDMI
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    VGA/DVI

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    2560x1600 @ 60HzBest
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    1920x1200-44%

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Yes
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    No

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Extender
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    Secure

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Adder
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    ALIF1104T
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    K304E-SH

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    2560x1600Best
    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    1920x1200-44%

    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 per display (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200).

    Choose SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch if you want the higher port count (4 vs 1).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1104TSmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch
    Consumercarts listing

    $1,201.75

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    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.

    SmartAVI K304E-SH Secure EAL4+ 4 Computer KVM Switch

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    A niche but important pick for the specific facilities whose accreditation requires Common Criteria EAL4+ rather than NIAP PP4.0.

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