Netgear EX5000
Score: 69/100
TP-Link RE315
Score: 82/100Rankings
The TP-Link RE315 offers AC1200 dual-band speeds with OneMesh smart roaming and an intelligent signal light, providing a cost-effective way to extend Wi-Fi up to 12,000 sq ft. It is limited by the absence of multiple Ethernet ports and can experience signal loss at greater distances. Best suited for budget-conscious users in smaller homes seeking mesh compatibility.
The Netgear EX5000 is a compact Wi-Fi 5 dual-band range extender delivering up to 1200 Mbps and covering about 1500 sq ft, highlighted by its FastLane technology and internal high-power antennas. Its lack of an Ethernet backhaul port and outdated Wi-Fi 5 standard limit performance for larger or high-speed networks. Best suited for budget-conscious users in small-to-medium homes.
| Attribute | | |
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139.35 sqm | 1,115 sqmbest | |
1,200 Mbpsbest | 1,200 Mbpsbest | |
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— | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.3 Wbest | 7.3 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.154 kgbest | 0.173 kg |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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Performance(1) | ||
Coverage Area (sqm) | 139.35 sqm | 1115 sqm |
Network(1) | ||
Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz,5 GHz |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 4.3 W | 7.3 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.15422 kg | 0.173 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 72.39 x 64.77 x 72.39 mm mm | 124x52x89 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
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Professional reviews are not available for the EX5000; sites such as Versus and SpeedGuide simply note the absence of editorial reviews and present the specifications without a verdict.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward plug-and-play installation, LED placement guidance, and the ability to fill dead zones for gaming and streaming after firmware updates. Recurring complaints focus on occasional speed drops, the need for firmware updates to achieve stability, and the device's limited suitability for very large homes.
Professional reviewers such as Engadget and Best Buy highlight the RE300 as a top-value choice for extending Wi-Fi coverage, emphasizing its OneMesh compatibility, easy plug-in setup, and solid dual-band speeds, while noting its compact design makes placement straightforward.
Everyday users consistently praise the extender for noticeably stronger signals and faster speeds in dead zones, easy installation via a wall outlet, and reliable performance for multiple devices, but they also report speed degradation with distance, the need to manually switch SSIDs when not in mesh mode, and some trial-and-error to locate the best outlet placement.
“Compact wall-plug design and easy setup via LEDs/WPS/mywifiext.net”
“Simple plug-and-play, covers dead zones effectively”
“occasional speed drops or instability if not updated”
