TRENDnet Powerline AV 500
Score: 73/100
Actiontec Powerline 500
Score: 64/100Rankings
The TRENDnet TPL-402E delivers up to 500 Mbps powerline speed, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a built-in pass-through outlet, offering solid performance for streaming and gaming. Its performance can suffer in noisy electrical environments and it only provides a single Ethernet port per unit. Ideal for users who want a compact, feature-rich adapter with Windows utility support.
The Actiontec PWR511K01 provides a compact 500 Mbps HomePlug HD solution with easy plug-and-play setup and 128-bit AES security. Its 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port limits true gigabit performance and it lacks a pass-through outlet. Suitable for modest internet connections and devices that don't require gigabit speeds.
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500 Mbpsbest | 500 Mbpsbest | |
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1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 Wbest | — |
300 mbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.72 Wbest | — |
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| ↓ lower better | 0.186 kg | 0.181 kgbest |
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Network Standards | IEEE 1901, HomePlug AV | HomePlug HD |
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Encryption | AES-128 | 128-bit AES |
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Device Weight (kg) | 0.186 kg | 0.181 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the TPL-402E's compact footprint, integrated pass-through outlet and the inclusion of a Gigabit Ethernet port, which sets it apart from many 100 Mbps rivals. They highlight the effortless plug-and-play setup and the robust build quality, while noting the lack of macOS/Linux utilities as a minor drawback.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward plug-in experience, the retained wall socket, and the reliable wired speeds for streaming and large file transfers. Common complaints focus on reduced performance in noisy electrical environments, occasional drop-outs across circuits, and limited scalability for very large homes.
“"100% kickass" - 3DGameman YouTube”
“"Easy plug-and-play installation with no configuration needed for basic use." - User review (source 9)”
“rock solid for years”
Professional reviewers consider the PWR511K01 a solid, compact solution for extending basic Internet connectivity, highlighting its simplicity and reliability for streaming up to 20 Mbps. However, they criticize the misleading 500 Mbps advertising given the 100 Mbps Ethernet limitation and note that performance varies with home wiring, making it unsuitable for high-speed LAN tasks.
Everyday users appreciate the easy setup, stable performance for streaming and gaming, and the compact design that leaves room for other plugs. Common complaints focus on the gap between advertised and actual speeds, the lack of a pass-through outlet, and occasional premature failures of the units.
