ComboBox vs SearchBox

[Fit2Page]

Hi,

 

I was asked to build search functionality as on thomann.de see screenshot.
I am not sure whether I should go the ComboBox or the SearchBox way.

It should search in 17.000 products.

What do you suggest?

 

Thanks for your assistance,

Marc

[Vessy]

Hi Marc,

Choosing between RadCombobox and RadSearchBox depends on the architecture of your application and the functionalities you want to use. Both of the controls can search thou a collection and filter the maching items, both provides autocomplete functionality and templates. RadCombobobox supports loading on demand of its items, but the SearchBox is faster and provides better performance.

I would advise that you review all features offereed by both controls in their about page and choose the one that fits your scenario better:
https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/combobox.aspx and
https://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/searchbox.aspx

You can also find useful information that can help you in your choosing in the following blog post:
https://www.telerik.com/blogs/need-to-search-in-large-datasets-don-t-worry-telerik-s-asp.net-searchbox-control-has-got-you-covered

Regards,
Vessy
Progress Telerik