Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 15identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 9.8 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (12 W vs 2.2 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2.2 W
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:12 W
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE, FCC
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:CE
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-PA4015P Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-PA4015P, TL-WPA8730 KIT
38 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.2 W12 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 7 UltimatYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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