Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) (1200 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 2.4 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) (4 W vs 1.6 W). The TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) has 5 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (95 mm vs 90 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • PLA5405 v2:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • PLA5405 v2:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):1.6 W
    • PLA5405 v2:4 W
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Blue, White
    • PLA5405 v2:White
  • Certification
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):CE, FCC, RoHS
    • PLA5405 v2:CE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5405 v2:-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of TL-PA251(V3), PLA5405 v2
29 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.6 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm27 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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