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TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 17identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 0.34 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (0.84 W vs 0.5 W). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 10 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (68 mm vs 58 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. 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-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:OFDM
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:0.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):58 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):42 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-PA9020 KIT
48 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 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) ports22
Wi-FiNoNo
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 socketDiffersYesNo
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
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.84 W0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSFCC, CE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
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 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 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm123 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one136 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC

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