Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 16identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has 12 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) (54 mm vs 42 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU), Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):42 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:54 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8010P KIT(EU), TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20
46 specifications
Performance9 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCECE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XPYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers42 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm94 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one700 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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