Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3 vs TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU)

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 13identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 1 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3 (4 W vs 3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3 has 37 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (95 mm vs 58 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4025P KIT V3, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):HomePlug AV2
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:OFDM
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:3 W
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
  • Width
    • TL-PA4025P KIT V3:95 mm
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):58 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4025P KIT V3, TL-PA7027P KIT(EU)
42 specifications
Performance6 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) ports22
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType E / F
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDMCOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.84 W
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsLAN, PowerLAN, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm58 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm95 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 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)

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