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TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 17identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT has 300 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (1300 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT has 0.6 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (4.6 W vs 4 W). Networking standards: IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT. Modulation: COFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), OFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):2
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:1
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:OFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:4.6 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:0.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:CE
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-PA8010P KIT:macOS

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-PA8010P KIT
44 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1300 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) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersCOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4 W4.6 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.84 W0.5 W
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesmacOS
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm130.7 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm71.7 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm42 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm190 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers580 g730 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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