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TRENDnet TEW-941APBO Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1775 MbpsCoverage area:?

TRENDnet TEW-941APBO 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

8.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 74% of wi-fi-extenders
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

40%

7.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

10

Network & Security

12%

8.7

Setup & Management

10%

6.0

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 73% of wi-fi-extenders
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TRENDnet TEW-941APBO

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

40%

7.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

10

Network & Security

12%

8.7

Setup & Management

10%

6.0

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TRENDnet TEW-941APBO has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.5
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 55% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more advanced than 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% 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
1,775 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,775 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 46.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Also marketed as AX1800.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
574 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
574 Mbps
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, faster than 52.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
yes
Ethernet backhaul
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 49.5% 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.
Supports 802.11k/r/v.
802.11k support
yes
802.11k support
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This wi-fi extender supports 802.11k. 24% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
Datasheet confirmed 802.11k fast roaming
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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
2.5 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
2.5 Gbps
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 90.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.8% 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
802.3at
PoE standard
802.3at
â–² Better than 89% of models
This wi-fi extender supports 802.3at, more capable than 89.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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.
TRENDnet Hive 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.
Browser-based web management.
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
no
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Mounting type
pole-mount
Portable design
no
Portable design
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
205 mm
Height
205 mm
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 205 mm tall, taller than 92.2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
122 mm
Width
122 mm
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 122 mm wide, wider than 76.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
45 mm
Thickness
45 mm
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 45 mm thick, thinner than 55.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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TRENDnet TEW-941APBO vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports stronger Wi-Fi security protocols than the average Wi-Fi extender (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3). The average Wi-Fi extender supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols.
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP67
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP67 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP67 vs not rated
  • 2 more antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    4 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    Also marketed as AX1800.
    4 vs 2
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • Suitable for outdoor use
    Outdoor-capable
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This wi-fi extender is suitable for outdoor use, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 6.8% of Wi-Fi extenders are suitable for outdoor use.
    Derived from IP67 rating; suitable for exposed outdoor use.
  • Wide temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    -22-60
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This wi-fi extender operates within a wider temperature range than the average Wi-Fi extender (-22-60 vs 0-40). The average Wi-Fi extender operates within 0-40.
    -22-60 vs 0-40
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 2 more antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    4 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    Also marketed as AX1800.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • 124 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    574 Mbps
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (574 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    574 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 1 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    5 dBi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has higher antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (5 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    5 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • Advanced QAM level
    QAM level
    1024-QAM
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender uses a more advanced QAM level than the average Wi-Fi extender (1024-QAM vs 256-QAM). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 256-QAM QAM.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • Supports Target Wake Time
    Target Wake Time (TWT)
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports Target Wake Time, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support Target Wake Time.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports stronger Wi-Fi security protocols than the average Wi-Fi extender (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3). The average Wi-Fi extender supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols.
    WPA, WPA2, WPA3, OWE vs WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • 2.5x faster Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    2.5 Gbps
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This wi-fi extender offers faster Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • IP-rated protection
    IP rating
    IP67
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a more durable IP rating than the average Wi-Fi extender (IP67 vs not rated). The average Wi-Fi extender has not rated protection.
    IP67 vs not rated
  • Wide temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    -22-60
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This wi-fi extender operates within a wider temperature range than the average Wi-Fi extender (-22-60 vs 0-40). The average Wi-Fi extender operates within 0-40.
    -22-60 vs 0-40
  • Suitable for outdoor use
    Outdoor-capable
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This wi-fi extender is suitable for outdoor use, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 6.8% of Wi-Fi extenders are suitable for outdoor use.
    Derived from IP67 rating; suitable for exposed outdoor use.
  • Waterproof
    Waterproof
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This wi-fi extender is waterproof, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders are waterproof.
    Derived from IP67 rating.
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This wi-fi extender was released more recently than the average Wi-Fi extender (2024 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    January 2024
    2024 vs 2020
  • 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.
  • 15.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    25 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (25 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    25 W vs 9.5 W
  • Not portable
    Portable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
  • 2.52x heavier
    Weight
    706 g
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (706 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    706 g vs 280 g
  • 2 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    21 dBm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (21 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    21 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 2.57x more expensive
    TRENDnet TEW-941APBO is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£180 vs £70).
    £180 vs £70
  • 83 mm taller
    Height
    205 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (205 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    205 mm vs 122 mm
  • 6.59x less popular
    TRENDnet TEW-941APBO has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 2.57x more expensive
    TRENDnet TEW-941APBO is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£180 vs £70).
    £180 vs £70
  • 6.59x less popular
    TRENDnet TEW-941APBO has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 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.
  • 2 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    21 dBm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (21 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    21 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • No WPS button
    WPS button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have a WPS button, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 81.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have a WPS button.
  • No signal indicator
    Signal strength indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have a signal strength indicator, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 88.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a signal strength indicator.
  • 15.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    25 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (25 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    25 W vs 9.5 W
  • Not portable
    Portable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
  • 2.52x heavier
    Weight
    706 g
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (706 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    706 g vs 280 g
  • 83 mm taller
    Height
    205 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (205 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    205 mm vs 122 mm
  • 40.6 mm wider
    Width
    122 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (122 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    122 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 50% less flash storage
    Flash storage
    8 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <8 MB – >128 MB
    This wi-fi extender has less flash storage than the average Wi-Fi extender (8 MB vs 16 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 16 MB of flash storage.
    8 MB vs 16 MB

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What we like about TRENDnet TEW-941APBO

  • High performance with WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and AX1800 speeds up to 1.8 Gbps
  • Rugged IP67 weather-rated housing suitable for harsh outdoor environments
  • Versatile operating modes including Access Point, Client Bridge, and Repeater
  • Includes remote cloud management options via TRENDnet Hive for simplified provisioning
  • Features MU-MIMO and beamforming to improve signal stability for multiple devices
  • Supports the latest WPA3 security protocols for enhanced protection
  • Equipped with a 2.5G PoE+ LAN port for high-speed wired backhaul

What we don't like about TRENDnet TEW-941APBO

  • Does not support Mesh WiFi, which may limit expansion in some home setups
  • Lacks a WPS button, making quick device pairing more manual
  • Higher power consumption compared to some entry-level or competing models
  • TRENDnet Hive cloud management requires an additional fee after the initial free period
  • No 160MHz bandwidth support, which can limit peak performance for some high-end clients

Verdict

The TRENDnet TEW-941APBO is a high-performance WiFi 6 AX1800 outdoor access point and bridge designed for point-to-point and point-to-multi-point connectivity with combined speeds up to 1800Mbps (1201Mbps on 5GHz and 573Mbps on 2.4GHz). Its primary characteristics include an IP67-rated weather-resistant housing for extreme environments (-22° to 140° F), four detachable 5 dBi omnidirectional antennas, and a high-speed 2.5G PoE+ LAN port for flexible power and data input. Main pros are its versatile operational modes—Access Point, Client Bridge, and Repeater—and advanced security with WPA3 encryption. However, notable cons include the fact that a PoE injector is typically not included in the box, and there is no support for 160MHz bandwidth, which may limit maximum theoretical throughput compared to higher-end WiFi 6 models.

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