Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 vs TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 5identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 (1300 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT. Frequency range: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3, 2400 - 5000 MHz on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:No
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • Frequency range
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:2400 - 2483.5 MHz
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:2400 - 5000 MHz
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:LAN, PLC, Power, WAN
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • Product colour
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Grey, White
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:White
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220KIT V3, TL-WPA8631P KIT
35 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 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
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Frequency rangeDiffers2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 5000 MHz
Design3 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, WANYes
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C10 - 90 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one7.216 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one4.61 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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