D-Link DIR-3040-US
Score: 85/100
TP-Link Archer AX72 Pro
Score: 87/100Rankings
The TP-Link Archer AX72 Pro is a high-end Wi-Fi 6 router delivering AX5400 speeds, a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, and robust security features. Its main trade-offs are the lack of mesh support and a single high-speed WAN port, which could limit ultra-fast future ISP offerings. Ideal for large households with multi-gig internet and many connected devices.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,000 Mbps | 5,400 Mbpsbest | |
6best | 6best | |
2best | 2best | |
4best | 3 | |
0.128 GBbest | — | |
1best | 1best | |
2best | 1 | |
— | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac Wave 2 | 802.11ax |
Frequency Bands | Tri-band | Dual-Band |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Wireless Speed (Mbps) | 3000 Mbps | 5400 Mbps |
Processor | Dual-core | 1 GHz dual-core |
Ports(2) | ||
LAN Ports | 4 | 3 |
USB Ports | 2 | 1 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 36 W | 30 W |
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Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the Archer AX72 Pro's high-speed Wi-Fi 6 performance, noting lab-tested 4.8 Gbps 5 GHz throughput and a 170 % speed increase thanks to HE160 and 1024-QAM. They also point out the added 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port as a significant upgrade over the non-Pro model, while acknowledging the lack of third-party review data at launch.
