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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs SmartAVI SKM-08S: Comparison

Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and SmartAVI SKM-08S separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1, SmartAVI SKM-08S at 8, 88% in favor of SmartAVI SKM-08S. Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T also has the higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1440).

Pick the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if that matters to you: higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1440), 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 SKM-08S?

On paper, SmartAVI SKM-08S 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 SmartAVI SKM-08S?

The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T is the stronger choice on paper: it has higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1440), 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 SKM-08S (8 Computers / VGA-USB Rack-Mount KVM Switch)
SmartAVISmartAVI SKM-08S

Specs and benchmarks

  • Capability Score

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    7.1/10
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    –

    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%
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    8

  • Video Standard

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    HDMI
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    VGA

  • Max Resolution

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    2560x1600 @ 60HzBest
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    1920x1440-32%

  • Audio Support

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Yes
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    No

  • KVM Segment

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Extender
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    Rack

  • Brand

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    Adder
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    SmartAVI

  • Model

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    ALIF1104T
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    SKM-08S

  • Max Resolution Per Display

    Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
    2560x1600Best
    SmartAVI SKM-08S
    1920x1440-32%

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if you want the higher max resolution (2560x1600 @ 60Hz vs 1920x1440) and the higher max resolution per display (2560x1600 vs 1920x1440).

    Choose SmartAVI SKM-08S if you want the higher port count (8 vs 1).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAdder Technology Adder ALIF1104TSmartAVI SKM-08S
    Consumercarts listing

    $1,201.75

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    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 SKM-08S

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A capable 8-port VGA rack switch whose RS-232 scripting sets it apart from basic pushbutton competitors.

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