Netgear EX6120
Score: 73/100
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
139 sqm | 1,115 sqmbest | |
1,200 Mbpsbest | 1,200 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 7.3 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.13 kgbest | 0.173 kg |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Performance(1) | ||
Coverage Area (sqm) | 139 sqm | 1115 sqm |
Ports(1) | ||
Ethernet Port Speed | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit |
Network(1) | ||
Supported Frequency Bands | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz,5 GHz |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.13 kg | 0.173 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 55.17x67.17x39 mm | 124x52x89 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 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.
Select the EX6120 for a generic budget extender with Ethernet; select the RE300 for mesh-centric homes using TP-Link OneMesh.
