D-Link DIR-3040-US
Score: 85/100
Honor Router 3
Score: 83/100Rankings
The D-Link DIR-3040 is a tri-band AC3000 router delivering up to 3000 Mbps combined speed with six antennas and MU-MIMO for excellent coverage and performance. It lacks built-in VPN support and detailed security protocol listings, which may concern security-focused users. Best suited for households that need high-throughput, voice-assistant integration, and robust wired connectivity.
The Honor Router 3 is an affordable Wi-Fi 6 router delivering up to 3000 Mbps with four high-gain antennas and robust security features. Its main trade-offs are the 1 Gbps Ethernet limit and dependence on Huawei's ecosystem, which may affect compatibility. Best suited for budget-conscious households needing solid coverage and modern Wi-Fi features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,000 Mbpsbest | 3,000 Mbpsbest | |
— | 2,000 sqftbest | |
6best | 4 | |
2best | 2best | |
— | 0.125 GBbest | |
4best | 3 | |
0.128 GBbest | 0.125 GB | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac Wave 2 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Frequency Bands | Tri-band | 2.4GHz/5GHz |
Design(1) | ||
Antenna Count | 6 | 4 |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | Dual-core | Huawei Gigahome W650 |
Flash Storage (GB) | 0.128 GB | 0.125 GB |
Ports(1) | ||
LAN Ports | 4 | 3 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 36 W | 12 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Honor Router 3 for delivering true AX3000 speeds, solid multi-device handling via OFDMA, and a stylish, feature-rich design at a low price point. They also note its limitations, such as 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, lack of Wi-Fi 6E/7 support, and reliance on Huawei's ecosystem.
Everyday users praise the router's advertised 3000 Mbps speed, easy MESH setup and strong coverage, especially for gaming and 4K streaming. Common complaints revolve around the need for Huawei devices to unlock peak performance, occasional app instability, and the 1 Gbps Ethernet bottleneck.
