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 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
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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WAN
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
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
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
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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