Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT 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-PA8033P KIT has 77 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (131 mm vs 54 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 32 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (72 mm vs 40 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:No
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Windows 2000, Windows XP
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:131 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:54 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:72 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:40 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8033P KIT, TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20
43 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
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 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm94 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 sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.32 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.36 WUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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