Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

MEDION MD 87309 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 3identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 1,250 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the MEDION MD 87309 (1750 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the MEDION MD 87309 (3 vs 1). LED indicators: LAN, Power on the MEDION MD 87309, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s) on the MEDION MD 87309, 2 pc(s) on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • MD 87309:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:1750 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MD 87309:1
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:3
  • LED indicators
    • MD 87309:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:Yes
  • Quantity per pack
    • MD 87309:1 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of MD 87309, TL-WPA8730 KIT
41 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1750 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) portsDiffers13
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
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%
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 sourceLAN (RJ-45)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one61 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one116 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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