Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8010 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

26specifications compared
10differ
16identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- TL-PA8010 KIT:1
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
Built-in power socket
- TL-PA8010 KIT:No
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
LED indicators
- TL-PA8010 KIT:Yes
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
Storage temperature (T-T)
- TL-PA8010 KIT:-40 - 70 °C
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- TL-PA8010 KIT:5 - 90%
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:10 - 95%
Width
- TL-PA8010 KIT:68 mm
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
Height
- TL-PA8010 KIT:123 mm
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:93 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8010 KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
44 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA8010 KIT View product	B Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit View product
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV2	HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffers	OFDM	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 - 86 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1.4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Activity, Link
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	CE	CE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	68 mm	63 mm
Depth	30 mm	30 mm
HeightDiffers	123 mm	93 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	215 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	498 g

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