Tenda AV1000 Powerline
Score: 68/100
Tenda AV1000 Powerline
Score: 78/100Rankings
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.
The Tenda PH3 AV1000 kit delivers up to 1000 Mbps theoretical speed with ultra-low power consumption and MIMO support. In practice speeds are lower and the lack of a passthrough socket limits outlet availability. Ideal for users who need a simple wired extension and value energy efficiency.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 Mbpsbest | 1,000 Mbpsbest | |
1,000 Mbpsbest | 1,000 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.2 Wbest | 3.2 Wbest |
300 mbest | 300 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.36 Wbest | 0.36 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 kgbest | — |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Network Standards | HomePlug AV, HomePlug AV2, IEEE 1901 | HomePlug AV2, IEEE 1901 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the PH3's reliable gigabit Ethernet performance and ultra-low power draw, praising its straightforward plug-and-play setup. However, they caution that real-world speeds settle around 250 Mbps and note the lack of Wi-Fi or a passthrough socket limits its flexibility compared with higher-end Tenda models.
Everyday users love the ease of installation and the stable wired connection for gaming and 4K streaming, often highlighting the low energy consumption. Recurring complaints focus on slower-than-advertised speeds, especially in homes with older wiring, and the inconvenience of losing an outlet due to the missing passthrough socket.
“plug-and-play saves time”
“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.”
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.
