Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 vs TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 12identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 2.32 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (5.32 W vs 3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 73 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (131 mm vs 58 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT. LED indicators: Yes on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2, LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:3 W
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:5.32 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Windows 2000, Windows XP
  • Width
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:58 mm
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:131 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:42 mm
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:72 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:95 mm
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:42 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V2, TL-PA8033P KIT
43 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit AESUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3 W5.32 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.36 W
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 A
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm42 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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