Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 16identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 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 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Modulation: COFDM on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), OFDM on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):2
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:OFDM
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:CE
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-WPA9610 KIT
48 specifications
Performance7 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) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 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 algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
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)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200,300,867 Mbit/s
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.84 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
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 & 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 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
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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