Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT

23specifications compared
6differ
17identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 1,150 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT (1750 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT, HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT.

Maximum data transfer rate
- TL-PA4022P KIT:600 Mbit/s
- TL-WPA8730 KIT:1750 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- TL-PA4022P KIT:Fast Ethernet
- TL-WPA8730 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- TL-PA4022P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
- TL-WPA8730 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi
- TL-PA4022P KIT:No
- TL-WPA8730 KIT:Yes
PowerLine standard
- TL-PA4022P KIT:HomePlug AV
- TL-WPA8730 KIT:HomePlug AV2

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Comparison of TL-PA4022P KIT, TL-WPA8730 KIT
40 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA4022P KIT View product	B TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT View product
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	600 Mbit/s	1750 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1750 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV2
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
MIMOKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsKnown for one	CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 W
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	42 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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