Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 18known 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-WPA4220T KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 8.302 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (12.302 W vs 4 W). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 7.94 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (8.78 W vs 0.84 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):No
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:OFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:12.302 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:8.78 W

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-WPA4220T KIT
48 specifications
Performance8 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) ports22
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 standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationDiffersCOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4 W12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.84 W8.78 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 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, RoHSCE, FCC
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimat
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 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm40 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 packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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