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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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TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20View product
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TL-WPA8730 KITView product
Performance12 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1750 Mbit/s
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
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
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit AES
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYes
MIMOKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one54 mm
DepthKnown for one40 mm
HeightKnown for one94 mm
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one5.2 W

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