Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU)

28specifications compared
11differ
17identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 1.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (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-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (0.84 W vs 0.5 W). Modulation: OFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), COFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU). Compliance certificates: RoHS on the TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), CE, RoHS on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU).

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):2
Modulation
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):OFDM
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
Power consumption (typical)
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2.3 W
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
Power consumption (standby)
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):0.5 W
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
Width
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):95 mm
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):58 mm
Depth
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):58 mm
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):42 mm
Height
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):72 mm
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):95 mm
Compliance certificates
- TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):RoHS
- TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA7017P, TL-PA7027P KIT(EU)
45 specifications	A TP-Link TL-PA7017P PowerLine network adapter 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model TL-PA7017P View product	B TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU)View product
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type E / F
Built-in power socket	Yes	Yes
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV2	HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffers	OFDM	COFDM
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2.3 W	4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.84 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN, Power
Product colour	White	White
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	95 mm	58 mm
DepthDiffers	58 mm	42 mm
HeightDiffers	72 mm	95 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	RoHS	CE, RoHS
Packaging data1 differ
Package width	190 mm	190 mm
Package depth	136 mm	136 mm
Package height	100 mm	100 mm
Package weightDiffers	370 g	580 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85171800	Unknown — not stated by the source

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