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TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 14identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 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-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 0.34 W more power consumption (standby) than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (0.84 W vs 0.5 W). LED indicators: LAN, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), Yes on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2. Certification: CE, RoHS on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), CE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):1000 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):2
    • PLA5405 v2:1
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):0.84 W
    • PLA5405 v2:0.5 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • PLA5405 v2:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):CE, RoHS
    • PLA5405 v2:CE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
  • Width
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):58 mm
    • PLA5405 v2:90 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):42 mm
    • PLA5405 v2:60 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):95 mm
    • PLA5405 v2:27 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), PLA5405 v2
44 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s1200 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-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneCOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)4 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.84 W0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
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
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-30 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm27 mm
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
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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