This powerline from TP-Link is well-suited for HD video streaming and online gaming. Thanks to the integrated front socket, no outlet is wasted. The adapter utilizes all three wires in your circuit and ensures stable data transmission at high speeds for network devices such as TVs, gaming consoles, or laptops.
Powerline standard | AV2 |
Powerline functions | Integrated power socket |
Number of ports | 1 Ports |
Number of adapters | 2 |
Item number | 10378423 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Category | Powerlines |
Manufacturer no. | TL-PA8030P KIT |
Release date | 29.1.2019 |
External links | |
May include power adapter | Yes |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Powerline standard | AV2 |
Max. data transfer rate | 1300 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 1 Ports |
Range | 300 m |
Powerline functions | Integrated power socket |
Plug type | RJ45 |
Wi-Fi transfer rate (max.) | 1300 Mbit/s |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Number of adapters | 2 |
Scope of delivery | 1 x network cable - 2 m |
Width | 71 mm |
Height | 131 mm |
Length | 42 mm |
Weight | 900 g |
Length | 10 cm |
Width | 23 cm |
Height | 19.50 cm |
Weight | 802 g |
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The ideal place for the TP-Link TL-PA8030P is the living room: if you want to bring your TV, console and Blu-Ray player into the network there, you can save yourself a switch thanks to the three LAN ports of the TP-Link adapter. It is even better if the distance between the router and the living room is not too far: because the powerline adapter shines especially over short distances...
In terms of price, TP Link's Powerline is significantly more expensive than the competition, but it can also convince with good features including a power socket and three LAN ports. No other model offers this, although this also means that the power consumption increases. Nevertheless, the transfer rates are quite acceptable.
The adapter pair TP-Link AV1200 Starter Kit (TL-PA8030PKIT) takes first place in our best list by a razor-thin margin. This set scores points mainly because of its strong performance, the top speeds, the three LAN ports per adapter and the integrated power socket.
The powerline from TP Link is very well equipped with a power socket and three LAN connections. In addition, the setup is very simple and the workmanship is good. However, in terms of data throughput, it is more in the midfield, so that no top values are achieved here. The device could also be a little more frugal on the topic of power consumption.
TP Link's Powerline is the only model in the test field with three LAN ports. However, it requires significantly more power than the other competitors. Nevertheless, a fair offer for a fast powerline with simple operation and good transmission rates.
When it comes to features, no other pair of powerline adapters tested can hold a candle to the TP-Link AV1200 Starter Kit (TL-PA8030PKIT). The result is also very good in terms of performance and price, but the consumption values are only average.
