Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PG1200 KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 12identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link PG1200 KIT has 7 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (607 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has 10.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (42 mm vs 31.5 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has 7 mm more height than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (95 mm vs 88 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link PG1200 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PG1200 KIT:607 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PG1200 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PG1200 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • PG1200 KIT:No
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • PG1200 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:HomePlug AV
  • LED indicators
    • PG1200 KIT:LAN, Power
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
  • Depth
    • PG1200 KIT:31.5 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:42 mm
  • Height
    • PG1200 KIT:88 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:95 mm

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Comparison of PG1200 KIT, TL-PA4020P KIT V2
38 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers607 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 technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width58 mm58 mm
DepthDiffers31.5 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers88 mm95 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging data1 differ
Package width190 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm125 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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