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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 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-PA4020P KIT V2 (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 10 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (68 mm vs 58 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has 12 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (42 mm vs 30 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:CE
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:58 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:42 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V2, TL-PA9020 KIT
42 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
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
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
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
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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
CertificationDiffersCEFCC, CE
System requirementsidentical
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 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm123 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC
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

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