Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 15identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 322 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) (1750 Mbit/s vs 1428 Mbit/s). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. PowerLine standard: G.hn on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. Certification: CE, RoHS on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), CE on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:1750 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):G.hn
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Certification
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:CE

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT(EU), TL-WPA8730 KIT
39 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1428 Mbit/s1750 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 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 standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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 standardDiffersG.hnHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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