Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 11identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):2
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):No
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):3 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):58 mm
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):110 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-WA860RE(EU)
47 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneCOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one300 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11,54,300 Mbit/s
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4 W3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.84 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm65.8 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm75.2 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm156.5 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm101.5 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm89 mm
Package weightDiffers580 g250 g
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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