Tenda AC1200
Score: 78/100
Google Wifi
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Tenda AC1200 Smart WiFi Router is a dual-band AC1200 device offering MU-MIMO, Beamforming+, and a feature-rich Smart App for easy management. It lacks a USB port and advanced security options, which may be limiting for power users. Best suited for medium-size apartments or homes that need reliable whole-home coverage and app-based control.
Google Wifi is an entry-level dual-band Wi-Fi 5 mesh router offering up to 1,200 Mbps speed and 1,500 sq ft coverage per unit with easy app-based setup. Its limitations include lower throughput, few Ethernet ports, and lack of Wi-Fi 6. It is best for budget-focused households that need straightforward coverage without demanding high-speed networking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,167 Mbps | 1,200 Mbpsbest | |
— | 1,500 sqftbest | |
4best | — | |
— | 4best | |
— | 0.5 GBbest | |
3best | 2 | |
1best | — | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Frequency Bands | Dual-band | Dual-Band |
Security(1) | ||
Security Protocols | WPA2 | WPA3 |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Wireless Speed (Mbps) | 1167 Mbps | 1200 Mbps |
Processor | Realtek | Quad-core 1.4 GHz |
Ports(1) | ||
LAN Ports | 3 | 2 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the system's plug-and-play installation, reliable self-healing mesh, and scalable coverage, but criticize the lack of Wi-Fi 6, limited wired ports, and the simplistic app that omits advanced controls.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the straightforward setup, seamless roaming, and compact design, while common complaints focus on the scarcity of Ethernet ports, no increase in ISP speed, occasional reboots, and reduced performance at the edges of coverage.
