# MERCUSYS MP500 KIT Powerline Adapter, AV1000 Gigabit, 471 Ratings

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-powerline-adapter/mercusys-mp500
Ranked #10 in "Best Powerline Adapter 2026: The Name Is Six Times the Speed": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-powerline-adapter

- Price: £38.84 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-13)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 from 471 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09BJT4LLM?tag=ranked10-21

The MERCUSYS MP500 KIT costs £38.84 and is rated 4.3 stars from 471 ratings, with a 1000Mbps link and a gigabit port.

It takes tenth because it is the same specification as the TP-Link kits at £44.99 and £69.99 under the parent company's own second badge, on the thinnest sample in the ranking.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MERCUSYS, TP-Link's second brand |
| Port | Gigabit, with a 1000Mbps link |
| Price | £38.84 |
| Ratings | 4.3 from 471 |
| Hidden rule | Never use a power strip |
| Rank | 16th in its subcategory |

## Questions people ask

**Is MERCUSYS made by TP-Link?**

Yes: it is the company's second brand, as the title says.

**Why is it cheaper?**

The badges differ and the specification does not.

**Can I use a power strip?**

A buyer asks how many unhappy reviewers did — do not.

**What speed is the port?**

Gigabit.

**Why is it tenth?**

Because it is the cheapest gigabit kit here on the thinnest evidence.

**How many ratings does it have?**

471 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars, with 69 per cent five-star and 6 per cent one-star.