For today’s breakdown, we considered 258 models, and consulted 5 authorities, while taking into account customer experience, features, performance, and value, to narrow down our ultimate list of the top 4 best wifi extenders and boosters for your home internet connection.
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Another plug-in solution, the key features of the TP-Link AC2600 are its Intelligent signal indicator, easy set-up with the Tether APP, 4-Antenna Design, 1400 Sq ft. coverage area, 2.4 GHz & 5GHz compatibility, and maximum speeds up to 2600 Mbps. It also has beamforming and MU-MIMI technology to help with handling multiple devices and automatically switching to the best connection available. It has a gigabit ethernet port built-in as well.
Our highlights for this device are that it performs well and has good features at a good price point.
The cons are that it could use an improvement in connection speed.
We give the AC2600 extender a 7.5 for features, an 8 for performance, and an 8 for value, and an overall rating of 8 out of 10.
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Key features of this Wi-Fi extender are a Tri-Band Connection, 2.4 and 5 GHz compatibility, a coverage area up to 2800 sq ft, and the ability to connect to up to 55 devices at a maximum bandwidth of 3000 Mbps. It has a Smart roaming feature that auto-connects devices seamlessly and uses a single network with one Wi-Fi name. 4 Ethernet ports are included as well.
What we like most here is the large area of coverage, and Intelligent 3 band connection which gives a seamless connection in and around the house.
What we don’t like is that this unit is on the bulky side, and takes up more space than you might like.
We rate the EX8000 an 8.5 for features, a 9 for performance, and an 8 for value, for a total score of 8.5 out of 10.
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The key features of this option are that it’s a multi-unit system with a Wi-Fi 6 tri-band connection that supports both 2.4 and 5GHz at speeds up to 1 gigabit per second. It has an impressive coverage area of up to 6000 sq ft and can handle 75 Devices. You set it up with the Eero app, and it’s expandable with other eero products. 2 ethernet ports are included on the unit itself.
What makes the Eero shine is its expandability, great coverage, and high connection speeds.
The downside is that this is a more expensive extender solution compared to our previous options.
We rate the Eero Pro mesh system a 9 for features, a 9 for performance, and an 8.5 for value, and a final rating of 9 out of 10.
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The key Features of this system are a Tri-band connection with coverage up to 4500 sq ft. which can be expanded to 2,000 sq ft. with satellites. The Orbi can also reach speeds up to up to 3 Gbps and can handle over 25 devices, and has 5 LAN ports built in. Additionally, it has features like MU MIMO technology, Smart Connect, and Beamforming for seamless connections.
We love that this system does double duty as a smart speaker with Harman Kardon Sound and voice operation. It has great performance with nice coverage and stability, as well as the ability to expand to your specific needs.
What’s not so great is that this system can be expensive, and the sound quality could use a bit of improvement to truly hold its own as a home sound system.
Overall, the Orbi Wifi is an excellent system loaded with features and it impresses with its functionality as well. We give it a 9.5 for features, a 9.5 for performance, and an 8.5 for value, for an overall rating of 9 out of 10, and we give it the top pick on our list of the best Wi-Fi extenders.
