Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ! 1240 AX vs Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

13specifications compared
10differ
3identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 89 mm more package width than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (225 mm vs 136 mm). The Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 21 mm more package height than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (105 mm vs 84 mm). Only the FRITZ! 1240 AX has Wi-Fi. Only the Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has built-in power socket.

Maximum data transfer rate
- 1240 AX:1200 Mbit/s
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):600 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi
- 1240 AX:Yes
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
Networking standards
- 1240 AX:IEEE 802.11ac
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket
- 1240 AX:No
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Yes
PowerLine standard
- 1240 AX:HomePlug AV2
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):HomePlug AV
Security algorithms
- 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):128-bit AES
Package width
- 1240 AX:136 mm
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):225 mm
Package height
- 1240 AX:84 mm
- Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):105 mm

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Comparison of 1240 AX, Socket
34 specifications	A FRITZ! 1240 AX View product	B Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model Socket View product
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1200 Mbit/s	600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one	600 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11ac	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for one	Type F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug AV2	HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS	128-bit AES
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for one	Single User MIMO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	71 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	32.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	147.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	210 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	136 mm	225 mm
Package depth	187 mm	187 mm
Package heightDiffers	84 mm	105 mm
Package weightDiffers	340 g	684 g
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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