Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) (2 vs 1). The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 21 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) (63 mm vs 42 mm). Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU), IEEE 1901 on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit. AC input voltage: 220 V on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU), 100-240 V on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1300 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):220 V
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:100-240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):50 Hz
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:50 - 60 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):LAN, PLC, Power
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):5 - 90%
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:10 - 95%
  • Width
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):42 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8010P KIT(EU), PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
45 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
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 voltageDiffers220 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XPYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 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)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers42 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers230 mm215 mm
Package depthDiffers190 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm83 mm
Package weightDiffers700 g498 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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