Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 13identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 (1300 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 has 7.702 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT (12.302 W vs 4.6 W). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:1
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:4.6 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:8.78 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Certification
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:CE
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:macOS
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA8010P KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20
42 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 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 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4.6 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W8.78 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerPLC, Power, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC, RoHS
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersmacOSYes
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
WidthDiffers130.7 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers71.7 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm40 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 one730 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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