Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 16identical
  • 11known 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-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 0.42 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (0.92 W vs 0.5 W). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 10 V more AC input voltage than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (230 V vs 220 V). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:0.92 W
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:0.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:220 V
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:230 V
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:LAN, Power
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:95 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, TL-PA9020 KIT
40 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 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) ports22
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.92 W0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSFCC, CE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 UltimatYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm123 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC

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