Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ!Powerline 1220 vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ!Powerline 1220 has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The FRITZ!Powerline 1220 has 5 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (59 mm vs 54 mm). The FRITZ!Powerline 1220 has 1 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (41 mm vs 40 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has Wi-Fi. Only the FRITZ!Powerline 1220 has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:No
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:Yes
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:No
  • LED indicators
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:59 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:54 mm
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220:41 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:40 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Powerline 1220, TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20
46 specifications
Performance6 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
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, WindowsYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown 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
WidthDiffers59 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers41 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm94 mm
WeightKnown for one220 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersDSLLAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one185 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one400 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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