Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set vs TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set has 0.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (3 W vs 2.3 W). The FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set has 0.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT (1 W vs 0.5 W). Only the FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA717 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA717 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:Yes
    • TL-PA717 KIT:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:3 W
    • TL-PA717 KIT:2.3 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:1 W
    • TL-PA717 KIT:0.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:LAN, Power
    • TL-PA717 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:59 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:65 mm
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set:78 mm
    • TL-PA717 KIT:52 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Powerline 1220 Set, TL-PA717 KIT
43 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3 W2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Window
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers59 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers78 mm52 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm28.5 mm
WeightKnown for one440 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers125 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers85 mm136 mm
Package heightDiffers185 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers640 g430 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersDSLLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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