Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

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

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 11identical
  • 21known 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 (607 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 37 mm more width than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (95 mm vs 58 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 26.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (58 mm vs 31.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT 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.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PG1200 KIT:607 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PG1200 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PG1200 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • PG1200 KIT:No
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • PG1200 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Width
    • PG1200 KIT:58 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:95 mm
  • Depth
    • PG1200 KIT:31.5 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:58 mm
  • Height
    • PG1200 KIT:88 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:42 mm

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Comparison of PG1200 KIT, TL-PA4020P KIT
41 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers607 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType F
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
Poweridentical
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 voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, PowerUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers31.5 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers88 mm42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Package widthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one136 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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