Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 5identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has 3.216 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (7.216 W vs 4 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has 3.77 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (4.61 W vs 0.84 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220KIT V3 has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):No
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:7.216 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:4.61 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA4220KIT V3:LAN, PLC, Power, WAN

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-WPA4220KIT V3
45 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 socketDiffersYesNo
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, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4 W7.216 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.84 W4.61 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design3 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WAN
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
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 contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source

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