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Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch: Comparison
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port max resolution single display compared
Max resolution single display is where these two genuinely part company, Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T 2560x1600 against Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port 2560x1440, a 10% lead for Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T. Max resolution is closer, 2560x1600 on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 2560x1440 on the Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port. There is a split on computers supported as well, 1 computers on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 4 computers on the Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port. They differ on displays per computer too, 1 displays on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus 2 displays on the Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port. There is a split on video standard as well, HDMI on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus Mixed on the Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port. They differ on kvm segment too, Extender on the Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T versus Desk on the Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port.
Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T vs Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port: which one fits your build
The Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T is the one to take for enterprise IP KVM matrix deployments across many rooms and HDMI workstations needing centralized network-routed access, though it is not the pick for small single-room point-to-point extension needs and DisplayPort or 4K/5K workstation resolutions. Buy the Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port for classified or compliance-driven dual-monitor DVI desks and NIAP PP3.0-certified secure environments, though it is not built for casual home/office use and buyers wanting hotkey/software switching. 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 Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port (7.4/10): A PP3.0 NIAP-certified secure dual-head DVI KVM, Tripp Lite's established government/regulated-environment tier.
What Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T and Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: audio support and external power required are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Capability Score
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 7.1/10
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- 5.1/10
These are different kinds of KVM, scored on separate scales, so the two scores can't be compared directly.
Computers Supported
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1 computers
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- 4 computers
Displays Per Computer
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 1 displays
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- 2 displays
Video Standard
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- HDMI
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- Mixed
Max Resolution
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600 @ 60HzBest
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- 1440p-10%
KVM Segment
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Extender
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- Desk
Audio Support
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- Yes
Max Resolution Single Display
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- 2560x1600Best
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- 2560x1440-10%
External Power Required
- Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T
- Yes
- Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T if you want the higher max resolution (2560x1600 @ 60Hz vs 1440p) and the higher max resolution single display (2560x1600 vs 2560x1440).
Choose Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Adder Technology Adder ALIF1104T | Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch |
|---|---|---|
| CDW | $1,201.75 View on CDW | |
| Eaton / Tripp Lite | View on Eaton / Tripp Lite | |
| Network Hardwares | View on Network Hardwares |
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.
Tripp Lite B002-DV2A4 Secure 4-Port Dual-Head DVI KVM Switch
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A PP3.0 NIAP-certified secure dual-head DVI KVM, Tripp Lite's established government/regulated-environment tier.
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