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TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 100 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (1300 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 1.32 W more power consumption (typical) than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (5.32 W vs 4 W). The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 0.86 W more power consumption (standby) than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (1.36 W vs 0.5 W). LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT, Yes on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2. Storage temperature (T-T): -40 - 70 °C on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT, -30 - 70 °C on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:5.32 W
    • PLA5405 v2:4 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1.36 W
    • PLA5405 v2:0.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • PLA5405 v2:Yes
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5405 v2:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:5 - 90%
    • PLA5405 v2:10 - 95%
  • Width
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:131 mm
    • PLA5405 v2:90 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:72 mm
    • PLA5405 v2:60 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8033P KIT, PLA5405 v2
41 specifications
Performance1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.32 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.36 W0.5 W
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown 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
WidthDiffers131 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm27 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
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)

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