Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 17identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 0.86 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (1.36 W vs 0.5 W). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 63 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (131 mm vs 68 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has built-in power socket. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT, Yes on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1.36 W
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:0.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Yes
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Windows 2000, Windows XP
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:131 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:72 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:42 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:123 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8033P KIT, TL-PA9020 KIT
43 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOYesYes
MIMO typeMulti User MIMOMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.36 W0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.32 WUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows XPYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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
WidthDiffers131 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm123 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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