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NETGEAR PLP2000 vs TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

NETGEAR PLP2000 and TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P) score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

NETGEAR PLP2000
Ranked #2 in Best Powerline Network Adapters
NETGEAR PLP2000
2 sources1 derived$119.99as of Aug 27

The NETGEAR PLP2000 is the best powerline adapter overall and Tom's Guide's top pick, thanks to throughput that often more than doubled every competitor in testing plus class-leading range. It pairs AV2000-class speed with two Gigabit ports, a pass-through outlet, and an extra AC socket. Working against it: a high price, only 90 days of support, and no configuration interface.

Strengths
  • — Highest measured throughput in head-to-head testing
  • — Superb range — still leads competitors at 100 feet
  • — Two Gigabit Ethernet ports per adapter
Watch-outs
  • — Among the most expensive powerline kits available
  • — Only 90 days of included support
  • — No app or web interface to monitor or configure
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TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)
Ranked #1 in Best Powerline Network Adapters
TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)
3 sources2 derived$89.99as of Aug 27

The TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P) is the value pick in the fastest powerline class, carrying the AV2000 rating and two Gigabit ports per adapter. TechRadar calls it the fastest powerline adapter at up to 2000 Mbps. What it gives up against its kit-mates is a pass-through outlet.

Strengths
  • — AV2000 speed class, rated up to 2000 Mbps
  • — Two Gigabit Ethernet ports on each adapter
  • — 128-bit AES encryption with plug-and-play pairing and a sync button
Watch-outs
  • — No pass-through outlet, so each adapter takes a whole wall socket
  • — Bulky adapters that crowd a two-outlet plate
  • — Real-world speed depends heavily on the quality of the house wiring
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

NETGEAR PLP2000

The performance leader. It matches the AV2000-class speed of the TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P) but, per Tom's Guide testing, posts higher real-world throughput and better range than any competitor — well ahead of the AV1000 TP-Link TL-PA7017P and TL-WPA7617 and the value-focused TRENDnet TPL-423E2K. The trade is that it's the priciest kit here.

TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)

The fast-and-cheap alternative to the NETGEAR PLP2000: it matches that kit's AV2000 speed class and dual Gigabit ports for less money, but the Netgear keeps a pass-through outlet the TP-Link does not have. It is clearly faster than the AV1000-class TL-PA7017P and TL-WPA7617 and the TRENDnet TPL-423E2K.

Specs side-by-side

SpecNETGEAR PLP2000TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)
Speed RatingAV2000 (up to 2000 Mbps)AV2000 (up to 2000 Mbps)
Ethernet Ports2x Gigabit per adapter2x Gigabit per adapter
Pass-through OutletYes (+ extra AC outlet)No
StandardHomePlug AV2 / MIMOHomePlug AV2 / MIMO
Adapters in Kit22
SetupPlug-and-playPlug-and-play
Encryption128-bit AES128-bit AES
Warranty1-year (90-day support)—
Dimensions2.8"L x 1.49"W x 5.26"H2.8"L x 1.7"W x 5.2"H
Wi-Fi—No (wired only)
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