Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 13identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT. Modulation: OFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, COFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:OFDM
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:COFDM
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:Yes
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:LAN, Power
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, TL-PA7027P KIT
41 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDMCOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-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
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.84 W
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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