Netgear EX6120
Score: 73/100
TP-Link RE105
Score: 51/100Rankings
The Netgear EX6120 is a compact AC1200 wall-plug extender offering up to 1.2 Gbps and covering about 139 sqm, with a low price and easy WPS setup. It lacks seamless mesh roaming and provides only a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, limiting wired performance. Best suited for budget-conscious users targeting specific dead zones.
The TP-Link RE105 is a compact N300 range extender that boosts 2.4 GHz coverage using external antennas and MIMO. Its main trade-offs are the lack of 5 GHz support, modest 300 Mbps ceiling, and limited Ethernet speed. Best suited for budget-conscious users needing basic Wi-Fi extension for IoT devices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
139 sqmbest | — | |
1,200 Mbpsbest | 300 Mbps | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3.6 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.13 kg | 0.12 kgbest |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Throughput (Mbps) | 1200 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
Ports(1) | ||
Ethernet Port Speed | Fast Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps |
Network(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11b/g/n |
Supported Frequency Bands | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
Security Protocols | WPA/WPA2-PSK, WEP | WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.13 kg | 0.12 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 55.17x67.17x39 mm | 68.58×50.8×80.01 mm mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the EX6120 for its low price, compact design, and reliable AC1200 performance that comfortably handles HD streaming and casual gaming. They note the straightforward WPS-based setup and the useful Ethernet port, but criticize the lack of seamless mesh integration, limited throughput for heavy workloads, and the absence of a dedicated management app, positioning it as a solid mid-range extender rather than a premium solution.
Everyday users appreciate the affordable price, discreet plug-in form factor, and ease of setup, reporting that it reliably covers dead zones for HD streaming and casual gaming. Common complaints focus on speed loss at longer distances, the separate SSID causing occasional device switching, and the missing dedicated app for fine-tuned control.
Professional reviewers and editors note that the RE105 improves on older TP-Link extenders thanks to its external antennas and MIMO, delivering stronger and more reliable coverage. They appreciate the straightforward WPS/app setup and the added Access Point mode, while criticizing the lack of 5 GHz support, modest 300 Mbps ceiling, and the absence of a guest network.
