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TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White vs TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 2differ
  • 26identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White has 1.8 mm more depth than the TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White (37.5 mm vs 35.7 mm). Certification: FCC, RoHS, UL on the TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White, FCC, UL, RoHS, IC, NCC on the TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White.

  • Certification
    • Tapo S500 Wireless White:FCC, RoHS, UL
    • Tapo S505 Wireless White:FCC, UL, RoHS, IC, NCC
  • Depth
    • Tapo S500 Wireless White:35.7 mm
    • Tapo S505 Wireless White:37.5 mm

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Comparison of S500, S505
29 specifications
Features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
Product colourWhiteWhite
Mounting typeWallWall
Operating frequency2400 MHz2400 MHz
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Control typeButtonsButtons
Intelligent On/OffYesYes
Placement supportedIndoorIndoor
Housing materialPolycarbonate (PC)Polycarbonate (PC)
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Easy to installYesYes
Remotely operatedYesYes
CertificationDiffersFCC, RoHS, ULFCC, UL, RoHS, IC, NCC
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Connected loadKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Input current15 A15 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width84.6 mm84.6 mm
DepthDiffers35.7 mm37.5 mm
Height128 mm128 mm
Packaging contentidentical
User guideYesYes
Mounting kitYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Android, iOS, tablet compatibilityYesYes

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