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Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 20identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 1,150 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1750 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 1,450 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1750 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 600 Mbit/s
    • 1750 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Fast Ethernet
    • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2
    • 3
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • 300 Mbit/s
    • 1750 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • No
    • Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • HomePlug AV
    • HomePlug AV2

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39 specifications
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TP-Link

TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20View product
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TP-Link

TL-WPA8730 KITView product
Performance12 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1750 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers300 Mbit/s1750 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneYes
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationCECE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one54 mm
DepthKnown for one40 mm
HeightKnown for one94 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one5.2 W

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