Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 6.982 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT (12.302 W vs 5.32 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 7.42 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT (8.78 W vs 1.36 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:5.32 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1.36 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:8.78 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:131 mm
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:94 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:72 mm
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:54 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8033P KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT
44 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
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 source11,54,300 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
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.32 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.36 W8.78 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, 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 Ultimat
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers131 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm40 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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