Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 13identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):6 W
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):3 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Width
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):42 mm
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):110 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):72 mm
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):65.8 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):131 mm
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):75.2 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA8010P KIT(EU), TL-WA860RE(EU)
48 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, 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
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one300 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs6 W3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers42 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm65.8 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm75.2 mm
Certificatesidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers230 mm156.5 mm
Package depthDiffers190 mm101.5 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm89 mm
Package weightDiffers700 g250 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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