Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

MEDION MD 87309 vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the MEDION MD 87309 (2000 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the MEDION MD 87309 (2 vs 1). The MEDION MD 87309 has 18 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (86 mm vs 68 mm). Only the MEDION MD 87309 has built-in power socket. AC input voltage: 100-240 V on the MEDION MD 87309, 230 V on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • MD 87309:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MD 87309:1
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • MD 87309:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • AC input voltage
    • MD 87309:100-240 V
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:230 V
  • AC input frequency
    • MD 87309:50 - 60 Hz
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:50 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • MD 87309:LAN, Power
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • MD 87309:86 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
  • Depth
    • MD 87309:61 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm

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Comparison of MD 87309, TL-PA9020 KIT
39 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V230 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WidthDiffers86 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers61 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers116 mm123 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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