Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 16identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has 6.8 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (10.8 W vs 4 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), 1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8635P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):2
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):No
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:Yes
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:OFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):4 W
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:10.8 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA8635P KIT:LAN, Power, WLAN

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-WPA8635P KIT
47 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 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
ModulationDiffersCOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4 W10.8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.84 W5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, Power, WLAN
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 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 source10 - 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
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm190 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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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