Deciding on whether to buy a product like EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit or perhaps TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit vs TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter

EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit specs

EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit
 TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter specs

TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter
Type: Wall plug range extender set

Type: Powerline kit

Rating: AC 1200

Number of powerline adapters: 2

Data transfer speed: Up to 1200 Mbps

Data transfer speed: Up to 600 Mbps

Wireless band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 Ghz)

CONNECTIVITY
CONNECTIVITY

Power socket pass through: No

Power socket pass through: No

Wired connections: Each powerline:
– Ethernet port x 1

Wired connections: Per unit: Gigabit Ethernet port x 1

SECURITY
Antenna: Per unit: 2

GENERAL

Encryption: 128-bit AES

Firewall: Yes

Encryption: – 64-bit WEP
– 128-bit WEP
– WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK

Network standards: IEEE 802.3

Colour: White

GENERAL
Box contents: – RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit – Twin Pack
– Ethernet cable x 1
– Quick installation guide
– User manual CD
– Access key card

Dimensions: 91 x 59 x 40 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: White

Weight: 130 g

Box contents: – TP-Link TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter Kit
– Ethernet cable (RJ45)
– Resource CD
– Quick installation guide

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Dimensions: 40 x 63 x 47 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 140 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Price: £113.99

Price: £25.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 287

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit or TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 174 products in the same category as EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit, which is the WiFi range extenders category. Of these 174 products the average price was £76.75, the most expensive was £329.99 and the cheapest was just £0.97. We then looked at the price of the 174 in the same as the TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter, which of course the average was £76.75, top price was £329.99 and cheapest £0.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Edimax and TP-Link, the average was £50.66 for Edimax, £72.06 for TP-Link. The max for each was £113.99/£299.99 and minimum was £14.99/£9.64

Price analysis of EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit

Price analysis of TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter

  • EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit
  • Boost your WiFi signal further
  • AC 1200
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
  • Two Ethernet ports
  • Plugs into a spare plug socket
  • Top features: – Eliminate WiFi dead zones with two range extenders – Smart roaming technology provides a seamless connection – Dual-band connection is perfect for every device Eliminate WiFi dead zones The Edimax Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit includes two WiFi Extenders so you can upgrade and extend your WiFi without needing to replace your router. Each extender plugs easily into a standard socket and is compatible with any router so you can set everything up in moments. As well as enhancing your WiFi, each Extender also has an Ethernet port so you can connect devices like smart TVs, games consoles or PCs. Smart roaming technology The Gemini RE11 Kit uses the same network name for both extenders, so that as you move around your house your smartphone, tablet or laptop will automatically switch to the closest and best connection. Dual-band connection Each WiFi extender has two bands, so that you can get the best connection for every device. The 2.4 GHz band is slower, but has a longer range – perfect for phones and tablets that travel around the house with you. The second 5 GHz band is much faster, but with shorter range, so that laptops near the extender will enjoy a fast connection for online games or streaming. The RE11 WiFi Roaming Kit features signal strength LED lights, so you can choose the perfect place to plug the extenders in.
  • Product codes: 4717964701398
  • TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter
  • Ethernet connection from any plug socket
  • Up to 600 Mbps
  • 1 Ethernet port
  • Top features: – Simple concept and operation for powerful results – High speeds over long range – Lower power usage Simple concept and operation With a great Plug and Play design, there’s no configuration process needed – all you need do is plug the adapters into your power sockets to establish a solid, sophisticated network in no time at all. The TL-PA4010KIT AV600 has no problem sending multiple HD streams and even 3D movies to all the rooms in your house – a fantastic option to easily construct a home entertainment network. With this great networking solution there’ll be no more redundant and hazardous wires running through your house. High speeds over long range You get reliable, fast data transfer with the TL-PA4010KIT AV600 thanks to its advanced HomePlug AV technology. There’s a 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port and the miniature design allows the powerline adapters to fit easily into any power outlet. Lower power usage Another great feature of the TL-PA4010KIT AV600 is that its modern, practical and sophisticated design includes a power saving mode that can cut down energy usage by up to 85% – much lower than other powerline adapters. The adapter handily changes from work mode to power-save mode when no data is coming in or going out over a period of time, depending on network and environmental factors.
  • Product codes: 6935364096076

What’s better EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit or TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter?

There are obviously a number of differences between EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit and TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £113.99 cost of EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit is closer to the expectation you had than the £25.99 pricep point of TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit and TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV600 Powerline Adapter scores 8.7 out of 10 from 287 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your WiFi range extenders as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit



Rating:
8.67 out of
10