Tenda AV1000 Powerline
Score: 78/100
Comtrend G.hn Powerline
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Tenda AV1000 PH6 is a mid-range powerline adapter that offers plug-and-play installation, a pass-through socket, and low power draw. Its main drawback is that real-world speeds rarely reach the 1 Gbps theoretical maximum. Best suited for households that need a simple wired extension and value energy efficiency.
Comtrend's G.hn PG-9182AC adapter boasts up to 2000 Mbps advertised speed, a 1200 Mbps PHY rate, and advanced QoS and low-latency features, plus a pass-through outlet. The bulky design can block adjacent sockets and it lacks built-in Wi-Fi, limiting flexibility. It targets power users needing high-speed, low-latency wired connections in well-wired homes.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbpsbest | |
1,000 Mbps | 1,200 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.2 Wbest | — |
300 mbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.36 Wbest | 0.5 W |
2 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.159 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Network Standards | HomePlug AV2, IEEE 1901 | G.hn |
Performance(2) | ||
Powerline Speed (Mbps) | 1000 Mbps | 2000 Mbps |
Maximum Data Rate (Mbps) | 1000 Mbps | 1200 Mbps |
Power & Energy(2) | ||
Standby Power Consumption (W) | 0.36 W | 0.5 W |
Power Source | AC mains | AC outlet |
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Professional reviewers consider the Tenda AV1000 a solid mid-range powerline solution that delivers reliable wired connectivity and convenient Wi-Fi extensions, however they caution that real-world speeds fall well short of the 1 Gbps claim and that performance is highly dependent on the house's wiring quality.
Everyday users appreciate the easy setup and low power usage, but many report that actual speeds are much lower than advertised.
Professional commentary emphasizes the PG-9172PT's use of the G.hn standard with 5× faster noise adaptation, LDPC/FEC error correction and low-jitter performance, positioning it as a superior alternative to older HomePlug AV2 kits. However, editors caution that real-world speeds are wiring-dependent, the unit is bulkier than competing adapters, and the lack of independent benchmarks leaves its claimed 1200 Mbps peak unverified.
Everyday users generally appreciate the straightforward one-button setup, the secure AES-128 encryption, and the convenience of the pass-through outlet, noting improved streaming in previously dead zones. Recurring complaints focus on the device's size blocking adjacent sockets, inconsistent gigabit-level speeds on older wiring, and the absence of built-in Wi-Fi for wireless extensions.
“Plug-and-play setup with factory default pairing requires no configuration.”
“Low power consumption under full load (under 3.2 W) with standby saving up to 88 % energy.”
