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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1, SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM at 2, 50% in favor of SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM. Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T also has the higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200). On price, SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM sits at $479.25 against $1,201.75 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T.
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 costs $722.50 more ($1,201.75 vs $479.25), so decide whether its edge is worth it. Match the switch's video ports to your monitor's inputs to avoid adapters.
Which is better, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T or SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?
On paper, SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM has the edge on port count, at 2 vs Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1.
What is the main difference between Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?
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 SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM?
SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM costs $479.25 vs $1,201.75 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at the time of our last price check.
$479.25
Consumercarts listing
@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 7.1/10
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 6.3/10
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
- 1-50%
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 2
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- HDMI
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- DVI-I
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600 @ 60HzBest
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 1920x1200 per head-44%
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- No
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Extender
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- Secure
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1201.75 USD
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 479.25 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Adder
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- SmartAVI
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- ALIF1104T
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- SDVN-2D-P
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600Best
- SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
- 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 SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM if you want the higher port count (2 vs 1).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T | SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $1,201.75 View on Consumercarts listing | $479.25 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.
SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right dual-head DVI-I pick whenever CAC/PIV authentication needs to switch along with two monitors across two systems.
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