Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA9020P KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 V2

31specifications compared
16differ
15identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- TL-PA9020P KIT:2
- PLA5206 V2:1
Built-in power socket
- TL-PA9020P KIT:Yes
- PLA5206 V2:No
Power consumption (typical)
- TL-PA9020P KIT:5.8 W
- PLA5206 V2:3.5 W
LED indicators
- TL-PA9020P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
- PLA5206 V2:Network
Certification
- TL-PA9020P KIT:CE
- PLA5206 V2:CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
Storage temperature (T-T)
- TL-PA9020P KIT:-40 - 70 °C
- PLA5206 V2:-30 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- TL-PA9020P KIT:5 - 90%
- PLA5206 V2:10 - 95%
Width
- TL-PA9020P KIT:130.7 mm
- PLA5206 V2:63 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA9020P KIT, PLA5206 V2
43 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA9020P KIT View product	B Zyxel PLA5206 V2 View product
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	2000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffers	Yes	No
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV2	HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for one	OFDM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
Encryption button	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 - 86 MHz
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	5.8 W	3.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	LAN, PLC, Power	Network
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	CE	CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	macOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 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)Differs	5 - 90%	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	130.7 mm	63 mm
DepthDiffers	71.7 mm	30 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	93 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	230 mm	143 mm
Package depthDiffers	190 mm	114 mm
Package heightDiffers	100 mm	83 mm
Package weightDiffers	780 g	298 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)

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