Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE)

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) has 900 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1200 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE) 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-WPA9610 KIT (DE). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):1200 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE):HomePlug AV2

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, TL-WPA9610 KIT (DE)
40 specifications
Performance11 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s2000 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) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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/s1200 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one54 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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