The verdict
The TL-PA7017P KIT is the best-overall pick. Gigabit ethernet through your home wiring plus passthrough outlet at $60 — the right buy for most users running ethernet to a back room or basement. Best for fixed devices like consoles, smart TVs, and desktops.
TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT
Strengths
- +AV1000 gigabit speeds — fast enough for 4K streaming and online gaming
- +Passthrough AC outlet so you don't lose a wall socket
- +Plug-and-play pairing — no app required
- +Cheapest pick in this lineup
Watch-outs
- −Single ethernet port per adapter (TP-Link AV2000 has dual)
- −Real-world throughput depends on house wiring quality
- −No Wi-Fi extension like the TL-WPA7617 kit
How it compares
Best plug-and-play pick. Cheapest. Passthrough outlet. No Wi-Fi like TL-WPA7617.
Who this is for
At a glance: users running ethernet to consoles, smart TVs, or desktops in a back room.
Why you’d buy the TP-Link TL-PA7017P KIT
- AV1000 gigabit speeds — fast enough for 4K streaming and online gaming.
- Passthrough AC outlet so you don't lose a wall socket.
- Plug-and-play pairing — no app required.
Why you’d skip it
- Single ethernet port per adapter (TP-Link AV2000 has dual).
- Real-world throughput depends on house wiring quality.
- No Wi-Fi extension like the TL-WPA7617 kit.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
