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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S separate most on port count: Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at 1, SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S at 4, 75% in favor of SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S. Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T also has the higher maximum resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200). On price, SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S sits at $544.68 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 $657.07 more ($1,201.75 vs $544.68), 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 SM-DVN-4D-S?
On paper, SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S 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 SM-DVN-4D-S?
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 SM-DVN-4D-S?
SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S costs $544.68 vs $1,201.75 for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at the time of our last price check.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 7.1/10
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- 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
- 1-75%
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- 4
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1 displays
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- 2 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- HDMI
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- DVI-D (digital only)
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600 @ 60HzBest
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- 1920x1200 per display-44%
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- No
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Extender
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- Desk
USB Switching Speed
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- USB 2.0
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- USB 2.0
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1201.75 USD
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- 544.68 USD
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Adder
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- SmartAVI
Model
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- ALIF1104T
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- SM-DVN-4D-S
Max Resolution Per Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600Best
- SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S
- 1920x1200-44%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if you want the higher max resolution (2560x1600 @ 60Hz vs 1920x1200 per display) and the higher max resolution per display (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200).
Choose SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S if you want the higher port count (4 vs 1).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T | SmartAVI SM-DVN-4D-S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $1,201.75 View on Consumercarts listing | $544.68 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 SM-DVN-4D-S
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The right pick for dual-monitor desks needing synchronized DVI-D switching across 4 PCs.
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