Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

27specifications compared
13differ
14identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 0.1 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT (2.3 W vs 2.2 W). The TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has 30 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (95 mm vs 65 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s).

Maximum data transfer rate
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
Built-in power socket
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:Yes
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
PowerLine standard
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:HomePlug AV
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
Power consumption (typical)
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:2.2 W
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2.3 W
LED indicators
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:Yes
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):LAN, PLC, Power
Certification
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:CE, FCC
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):CE, RoHS
Width
- TL-PA4015PT KIT:95 mm
- TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):65 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4015PT KIT, TL-PA717KIT
40 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT View product	B TP-Link TL-PA717KIT 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model TL-PA717KIT View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	500 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type C
Built-in power socketDiffers	Yes	No
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128-bit AES
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2.2 W	2.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	LAN, PLC, Power
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC	CE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 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
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	95 mm	65 mm
DepthDiffers	58 mm	52 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	28.5 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	3 pc(s)	2 pc(s)

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