The verdict
The TL-PA9020P is the budget 2 Gbps pick. Same AV2000 spec as the Netgear PLP2000 at $60 less. Trade-off is the older platform without app management. Best for budget-conscious users who want 2 Gbps + dual ports.
TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)
Strengths
- +AV2000 (2 Gbps) at $90 — cheapest 2 Gbps powerline pick
- +Dual gigabit ethernet on each adapter
- +Passthrough AC outlet
- +Built-in noise filtering
Watch-outs
- −Older platform than the Netgear PLP2000
- −No app management (PLP2000 has app)
- −Bulkier than the TL-PA7017P
How it compares
Cheapest 2 Gbps pick. Older platform than Netgear PLP2000. Dual ports.
Who this is for
At a glance: budget-aware multi-device powerline setups.
Why you’d buy the TP-Link AV2000 (TL-PA9020P)
- AV2000 (2 Gbps) at $90 — cheapest 2 Gbps powerline pick.
- Dual gigabit ethernet on each adapter.
- Passthrough AC outlet.
Why you’d skip it
- Older platform than the Netgear PLP2000.
- No app management (PLP2000 has app).
- Bulkier than the TL-PA7017P.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
