Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ! 1240 AX vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 10 V more AC input voltage than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (230 V vs 220 V). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 24 mm more width than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (95 mm vs 71 mm). Only the FRITZ! 1240 AX has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 1240 AX:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 1240 AX:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 1240 AX:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • 1240 AX:Yes
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:No
  • Networking standards
    • 1240 AX:IEEE 802.11ac
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
  • Built-in power socket
    • 1240 AX:No
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • 1240 AX:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Security algorithms
    • 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:128-bit AES

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Comparison of 1240 AX, TL-PA4020P KIT
46 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugType FType F
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneSingle User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.95 W
AC input voltageDiffers230 V220 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers71 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers32.5 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers147.5 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one210 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Package widthKnown for one136 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one187 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one84 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one340 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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