Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU)

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 18identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 1.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (4 W vs 2.3 W). The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 0.34 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT (0.84 W vs 0.5 W). The TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT has 7 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (65 mm vs 58 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Power plug: Type F on the TP-Link TL-PA7017 KIT, Type E / F on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU).

  • Power plug
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:Type F
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Type E / F
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:No
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Yes
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:OFDM
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:2.3 W
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:CE
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
  • Width
    • TL-PA7017 KIT:65 mm
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):58 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7017 KIT, TL-PA7027P KIT(EU)
45 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 1901IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType FType E / F
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug 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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.3 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.84 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, 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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WidthDiffers65 mm58 mm
DepthDiffers28.5 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm95 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, 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 contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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