Deciding on whether to buy a product like DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit or perhaps Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit? 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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DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit vs Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit

DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit specs

DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit
 Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit specs

Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit
Type: Powerline kit

Type: Powerline kit

Number of powerline adapters: 2

Number of powerline adapters: 2

Data transfer speed: Up to 2400 Mbps

WiFi rating: AC 1300

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

Data transfer speed: Up to 1300 Mbps

CONNECTIVITY

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

CONNECTIVITY
Power socket pass through: Yes

Wired connections: Each powerline:
– Gigabit LAN Ethernet Port x 2
– WAN Ethernet port x 2

Power socket pass through: Yes

Other features: – Home network app
– Easy pairing

Wired connections: Gigabit LAN Ethernet port x 3

SECURITY

SECURITY

Encryption: – WPA/WPA2
– WPS PIN
– WPS PBC
– 128-bit AES

Encryption: 128-bit AES

Parental controls: Yes

GENERAL
Network standards: – IEEE 802.3
– IEEE 802.3u
– IEEE 802.3ab
– IEEE 802.3x
– IEEE 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac (2.4/5GHz concurrent)
– IEEE 802.3az
– IEEE 802.1p

GENERAL

Colour: White

Box contents: – TP-Link TL-WPA8630P KIT V2 AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit
– 2 m CAT. 5e Ethernet cable x 2
– Quick installation guide

System requirements: – Android 5.0 or later
– iOS 9 or later
– Windows 7 or later
– MacOS X 10.9 or later
– Ubuntu Linux 13.10 or later

Dimensions: 230 x 190 x 100 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: White

Weight: 1 kg

Box contents: – Magic 2 WiFi adapter
– 1 Magic 2 LAN adapter
– 1 Ethernet cable
– Installation guide

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Dimensions: 152 x 76 x 40 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 625 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Price: £149.99

Price: £119.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit or Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit, 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 DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit, which is the Powerline 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 AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit, 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 Devolo and TP-Link, the average was £98.19 for Devolo, £72.06 for TP-Link. The max for each was £269.99/£299.99 and minimum was £22.99/£9.64

Price analysis of DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit

Price analysis of Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit

  • DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit
  • WiFi and Ethernet connection from any plug socket
  • Up to 2400 Mbps
  • 4 Ethernet ports
  • Plug socket stays usable
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
  • Top features:- Everything you need to boost the internet around your home – Incredible speeds of up to 2400 Mbps for internet without limits – Cover bigger distances with no dropping out Everything you needBoost your signal and get better WiFi speeds everywhere in your home with the Devolo 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit. If there’s an area in your home that your WiFi typically doesn’t reach, this kit will expand your network – for super fast, reliable internet in every space.This starter kit comes with one Magic 2 LAN and one Magic 2 WiFi adapter, so all you need to do is plug into a power socket and the plug-and-play system will connect the adapters together in seconds. As pairing is so easy, you can extend and adapt your set up any time you like to accomodate your needs with no hassle or complicated settings.Incredible speeds of up to 2400 MbpsWhen the whole family is trying to get online, you don’t want your internet to slow down. And with speeds of up to 2400 Mbps, no one will have to put up with a laggy connection. Whether you’re gaming online, streaming a movie in 4K, or connecting security cameras, the 8385 Magic 2 Adapter will give you the extra power boost you need.Cover bigger distancesWith a huge reach of up to 500 metres, no matter how large your house or how big an area you want to cover, you can get a full strength signal everywhere. From the bottom of the garden, to the attic, to the driveway, you won’t struggle to connect – perfect for streaming spotify at the next family bbq.
  • Product codes: 4250059683853
  • Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit
  • WiFi and Ethernet connection from any plug socket
  • Up to 1300 Mbps
  • 3 Ethernet ports
  • Plug socket stays usable
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
  • Top features: – Dual-band WiFi and Ethernet connections – Straightforward connectivity with MIMO technology – Easily add additional extenders and continue to use your plug sockets Dual-band WiFi The TP-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit extends your WiFi around every room with dual-band connectivity. The first 2.4 GHz band is perfect for phones and tablets, while the second 5 GHz band provides a much faster connection – perfect for online games and streaming. And if you need internet for your smart TV, games console and PC, the three fast Ethernet ports are ideal for creating a wired connection. Straightforward connectivity The powerlines have 2×2 MIMO technology, which gives you the ability to make multiple simultaneous connections – perfect for streaming from a number of devices at the same time. You can quickly and easily connect to the Powerline Adapter Kit thanks to the WiFi Clone buttons, which copy the network name and password of your main router, so that you won’t have to connect to the powerlines separately. Easily add additional extenders For larger households, the AV1300 can also connect to additional TP-Link powerlines (sold separately) to enjoy fast and secure internet access throughout your home. Plus, thanks to the power socket pass through design, you can continue to use the power socket that you have plugged the adapter into.
  • Product codes: 6935364098674

What’s better DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit or Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit?

There are obviously a number of differences between DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit and Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit, 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 £149.99 cost of DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit is closer to the expectation you had than the £119.99 pricep point of Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit.

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 DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit and Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Tp-Link AV1300 Wireless Powerline Adapter Kit scores out of 10 from 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 Powerline as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



DEVOLO 8385 Magic 2 WiFi Powerline Adapter Kit



Rating:
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