TRENDnet Powerline AV 500
Score: 73/100
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 Mbps | 1,000 Mbpsbest | |
500 Mbps | 1,000 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 W | 3.2 Wbest |
300 mbest | 300 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.72 W | 0.36 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.186 kgbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Network Standards | IEEE 1901, HomePlug AV | HomePlug AV2, IEEE 1901 |
Performance(2) | ||
Powerline Speed (Mbps) | 500 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Maximum Data Rate (Mbps) | 500 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Power & Energy(3) | ||
Active Power Consumption (W) | 5 W | 3.2 W |
Standby Power Consumption (W) | 0.72 W | 0.36 W |
Power Source | AC outlet | AC mains |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
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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)”
“Plug-and-play setup with factory default pairing requires no configuration.”
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.
