Head-to-head · Best Powerline Network Adapters

TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P) vs TRENDnet TPL-423E2K

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

TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Gamers and 4K streamers who want the top powerline speed class and two Gigabit ports without paying the Netgear premium. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Powerline Network Adapters

TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)

4.5

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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Ranked #5 in Best Powerline Network Adapters

TRENDnet TPL-423E2K

4.0

1 source$64.99as of Aug 27

The TRENDnet TPL-423E2K is the pick for penny-pinchers. Tom's Guide praised its rare combination of low upfront price, low operating costs, and a class-leading 3-year warranty, plus a handy AC pass-through outlet. The catch, per that same review, is mediocre speed and range. Choose it when cost and warranty matter more to you than top performance.

Strengths

— Low upfront price and low operating power costs
— Class-leading 3-year warranty
— Built-in AC pass-through outlet on each adapter

Watch-outs

— Unimpressive throughput versus faster kits
— Range trails the leaders, especially at distance
— Single Ethernet port per adapter

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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

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.

TRENDnet TPL-423E2K

The budget warranty pick. It's the cheapest kit here with a 3-year warranty that beats the NETGEAR PLP2000's 90-day support and TP-Link's standard coverage. But its throughput and range trail every other pick — the AV2000 PLP2000 and TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P) and even the AV1000 TP-Link TL-PA7017P and TL-WPA7617 all outperform it.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)	TRENDnet TPL-423E2K
Speed Rating	AV2000 (up to 2000 Mbps)	Powerline 1300 AV2 (up to 1300 Mbps)
Ethernet Ports	2x Gigabit per adapter	1x Gigabit per adapter
Pass-through Outlet	No	Yes (built-in outlet)
Standard	HomePlug AV2 / MIMO	IEEE 1901 / IEEE 1905.1
Adapters in Kit	2	2
Setup	Plug-and-play	Plug-and-play
Encryption	128-bit AES	—
Wi-Fi	No (wired only)	—
Dimensions	2.8"L x 1.7"W x 5.2"H	4.73"L x 2.4"W x 2.6"H
Range	—	Up to 300m (984 ft)
Warranty	—	3-year

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