Netgear EAX12
Score: 68/100
TP-Link RE700X
Score: 75/100Rankings
The TP-Link RE700X is a compact Wi-Fi 6 (AX3000) range extender that delivers up to 3 Gbps speeds and supports OneMesh for seamless roaming. Its wall-plug form factor limits placement flexibility and power draw can rise under load. Ideal for medium-size homes using TP-Link routers.
The Netgear EAX12 is an AX1600-rated Wi-Fi 6 mesh range extender delivering up to 1.6 Gbps and featuring Smart Roaming with a single gigabit Ethernet port. Its limitations include modest coverage and only one wired port, making it ideal for households needing a simple Wi-Fi 6 boost without extensive wired needs.
| Attribute | | |
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111.48 sqmbest | — | |
1,600 Mbps | 2,976 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 11.2 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.408 kg | 0.13 kgbest |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Throughput (Mbps) | 1600 Mbps | 2976 Mbps |
Ports(1) | ||
Ethernet Port Speed | 1 Gbps | Gigabit |
Network(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11ax |
Supported Frequency Bands | Dual Band | Dual-band |
Security Protocols | WPA3 | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.408 kg | 0.13 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | H×W×D: 101.6×127×254 mm mm | 149x78x36 mm mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the RE700X for delivering true Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 speeds, HE160 160 MHz bandwidth and easy OneMesh setup, while noting the wall-plug form factor can limit optimal placement and that power draw may increase under heavy load.
Everyday users consistently praise the plug-in simplicity, quick app-based setup, and the device's ability to eliminate dead spots for streaming and gaming, though a few mention placement constraints and wish for external antennas for fine-tuning.
“It works!”
