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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S max resolution single display compared
Max resolution single display is where these two genuinely part company, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T 2560x1600 against SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S 3840x2160, a 51% lead for SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S. The max resolution figures are near enough to ignore, 2560x1600 on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 3840x2160 on the SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S. They differ on computers supported too, 1 computers on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 4 computers on the SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S. Displays per computer is not the same on both, 1 displays on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 2 displays on the SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S. Video standard is not the same on both, HDMI on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus DisplayPort on the SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S. There is a split on kvm segment as well, Extender on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus Desk on the SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S.
Which should you buy, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T or SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S?
The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T suits enterprise IP KVM matrix deployments across many rooms and HDMI workstations needing centralized network-routed access, though it is not built for small single-room point-to-point extension needs and DisplayPort or 4K/5K workstation resolutions. The SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S is the one to take for dual-monitor DisplayPort desks needing four sources and engineering and CAD workstations, though it is the wrong buy for quad-monitor requirements (see SM-EDPN-4Q-S) and single-monitor setups. Our rating of the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T (8/10): A strong HDMI-based enterprise IP KVM transmitter for buyers already invested in the ADDERLink Infinity ecosystem. Our rating of the SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S (7.9/10): A solid discounted dual-head DisplayPort option; the plain SM-DPN-4D-S may suffice for buyers not needing EDPN's extras.
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S price
Cost splits them too. SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S sits at $856, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T at $1,202, 40% more.
What Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: max refresh at max resolution, audio support and usb switching speed are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 7.1/10
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- 6.1/10
These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.
Brand
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Adder
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- SmartAVI
Computers Supported
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1 computers
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- 4 computers
Model Number
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- ALIF1104T
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- SM-EDPN-4D-S
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1 displays
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- 2 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- HDMI
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- DisplayPort (dual-head)
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600 @ 60Hz-51%
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- 4K@60Hz per headBest
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Extender
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- Desk
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- Yes
Max Resolution Single Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600-51%
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- 3840x2160Best
Max Refresh At Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 60 Hz-51%
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- 60 HzBest
USB Switching Speed
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- USB 2.0
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- USB 2.0
Price
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1201.75 USD
- SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S
- 856.36 USD
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S if you want the higher max resolution (4K@60Hz per head vs 2560x1600 @ 60Hz), the higher max resolution single display (3840x2160 vs 2560x1600) and the higher max refresh at max resolution (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T | SmartAVI SM-EDPN-4D-S |
|---|---|---|
| CDW | $1,201.75 View on CDW | |
| Consumercarts listing | $856.36 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-EDPN-4D-S
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid discounted dual-head DisplayPort option; the plain SM-DPN-4D-S may suffice for buyers not needing EDPN's extras.
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