Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

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

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known 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 (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 0.12 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (5.32 W vs 5.2 W). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 0.41 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (1.36 W vs 0.95 W). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT. Power plug: Type F on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, Type G on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Power plug
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Type F
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Type G
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:5.2 W
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:5.32 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:0.95 W
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1.36 W
  • Width
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:95 mm
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:131 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:58 mm
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:72 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, TL-PA8033P KIT
42 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType FType G
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit AESUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.2 W5.32 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.95 W1.36 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 A
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 2000, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm72 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — 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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