Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 17identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:1
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, TL-PA9020 KIT
38 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCFCC, CE
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)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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