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Tenda A18 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1167 MbpsCoverage area:120 m²

Tenda A18 Review: Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the Wi-Fi extender's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to spot the best Wi‑Fi extenders overall.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

80%

4.2

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of wi-fi-extenders
4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

40%

3.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

3.0

Network & Security

12%

8.7

Setup & Management

10%

4.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

3.3

Ports

â–¼Worse than 88% of wi-fi-extenders
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,961 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 75% of wi-fi-extenders
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Tenda A18

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

40%

3.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

3.0

Network & Security

12%

8.7

Setup & Management

10%

4.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

3.3

Ports

4.2
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,961 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a Wi‑Fi extender that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Tenda A18 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 58.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.4
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more advanced than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 44.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Dual-band, more versatile than 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
no
6 GHz band support
no
â–¼ Worse than 6% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
1,167 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,167 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 77.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
no
Ethernet backhaul
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
N/A
Mesh standard
N/A
Roaming feature
yes
Roaming feature
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This wi-fi extender supports roaming. 17.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
no
802.11k support
no
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k. 77% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
1
N. of LAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This wi-fi extender has 1 LAN port/s, more than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
0.1 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
0.1 Gbps
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 0.1 Gbps Ethernet speed, slower than 75.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 3% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This wi-fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Web UI management
yes
Web UI management
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This wi-fi extender has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Web UI at re.tenda.cn.
Automatic firmware updates
no
Automatic firmware updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender does not have automatic firmware updates. 46.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
wps, reset
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Mounting type
wall-plug
Portable design
yes
Portable design
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This wi-fi extender has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
80 mm
Height
80 mm
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 80 mm tall, shorter than 64.7% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 4.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
58 mm
Width
58 mm
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 58 mm wide, narrower than 91.2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
48 mm
Thickness
48 mm
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 48 mm thick, thicker than 58.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Tenda A18 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • 4.3 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    5.2 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (5.2 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    5.2 W vs 9.5 W
  • 23.4 mm narrower width
    Width
    58 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is narrower than the average Wi-Fi extender (58 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    58 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 28.6% lighter
    Weight
    200 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (200 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    200 g vs 280 g
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Tenda A18 is cheaper than the average Wi-Fi extender (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Tenda A18 is cheaper than the average Wi-Fi extender (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 4.3 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    5.2 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (5.2 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    5.2 W vs 9.5 W
  • 23.4 mm narrower width
    Width
    58 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is narrower than the average Wi-Fi extender (58 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    58 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 28.6% lighter
    Weight
    200 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (200 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    200 g vs 280 g
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 51.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • No MU-MIMO support
    MU-MIMO
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support MU-MIMO, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 71.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • 34.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,167 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1167 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,167 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    0.1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This wi-fi extender offers slower Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 25.3% worse value for money
    Tenda A18 has a lower value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (6.43 vs 8.1).
    6.43 vs 8.05
  • 2.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Tenda A18
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    Tenda A18 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.83 vs 8.000).
    7.83 vs 8
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • No MU-MIMO support
    MU-MIMO
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support MU-MIMO, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 71.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • 34.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,167 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1167 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,167 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 20% smaller coverage area
    Coverage area
    120 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a smaller area than the average Wi-Fi extender (120 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    120 m² vs 150 m²
  • 7 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    16 dBm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (16 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    5 GHz maximum.
    16 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 2 dBi lower antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    2 dBi
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has lower antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    2 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 51.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
  • No 802.11k support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 76.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
  • No IPv6 support
    IPv6 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support IPv6, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 85.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support IPv6.
    Budget extender omits native IPv6 management
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    0.1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This wi-fi extender offers slower Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 75% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    64 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <64 MB – >512 MB
    This wi-fi extender has less RAM than the average Wi-Fi extender (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • 87.5% less flash storage
    Flash storage
    2 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <8 MB – >128 MB
    This wi-fi extender has less flash storage than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 MB vs 16 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 16 MB of flash storage.
    2 MB vs 16 MB
  • 2 older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This wi-fi extender was released earlier than the average Wi-Fi extender (2018 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    March 2018
    2018 vs 2020

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What we like about Tenda A18

  • Budget-friendly price point makes it an affordable solution for filling small signal gaps.
  • Easy setup process, especially when using the WPS button or the dedicated Tenda WiFi smartphone app.
  • Dual-band support (2.4GHz and 5GHz) allows for better management of device traffic.
  • Features a built-in Ethernet port that enables use as a wired Access Point (AP).
  • Equipped with visual LED signal indicators that help users find the optimal placement location.
  • Compact and unobtrusive design that fits well in most home environments.

What we don't like about Tenda A18

  • Mixed signal reliability with some users reporting frequent connection drops or a need for constant re-pairing.
  • Limited effective range; performance significantly degrades beyond short distances or through thick walls.
  • Slower 2.4GHz speeds compared to competitors, as it only supports older Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) on that band.
  • Lacks advanced features like MU-MIMO or Mesh Wi-Fi support for managing high-density environments.
  • Physical hardware can run hot during extended periods of heavy use.
  • Initial connection issues where some devices fail to obtain an IP address after a few days of use.

Verdict

The Tenda A18 is an AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 range extender featuring total data rates up to 1167 Mbps (867 Mbps on the 5GHz band and 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz) and dual external 2dBi omni-directional antennas for broader coverage. It includes one 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port for wired devices, a dedicated WPS button for quick pairing, and an intelligent signal LED to help users find the optimal installation location. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, compact wall-plug design that consumes only 2.8W typically, and support for both Repeater and Access Point modes. However, notable cons include its lack of MU-MIMO and mesh Wi-Fi support, limited 5GHz signal range compared to more expensive models, and the absence of a power passthrough outlet.

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