Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 11identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 (600 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has 2.016 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (7.216 W vs 5.2 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has 3.69 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (4.61 W vs 0.92 W). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has built-in power socket. LED indicators: LAN, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, LAN, PLC, Power, WAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:300 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:Yes
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:5.2 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:7.216 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:0.92 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:4.61 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:LAN, PLC, Power, WAN
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:White
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Grey, White

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, TL-WPA4220KIT V3
34 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.2 W7.216 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.92 W4.61 W
AC input voltage220 V220 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WAN
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 UltimatUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source

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