Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 8.28 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (8.78 W vs 0.5 W). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 10 V more AC input voltage than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (230 V vs 220 V). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:8.78 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:230 V
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:220 V

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Comparison of TL-PA9020 KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT
43 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
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
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 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 socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W8.78 W
AC input voltageDiffers230 V220 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.302 W
Design1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC, CECE, FCC
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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
WidthDiffers68 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers123 mm40 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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