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Amped Wireless RTA15 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1167 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Amped Wireless RTA15 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.5

Technical score

25%

6.5

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 85% of routers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

5.6

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

9.1

Networking

14%

8.3

Security

12%

4.3

Hardware

10%

5.4

Management

â–¼Worse than 75%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.5

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Amped Wireless RTA15

Based on 4 · 1

Reviewers find setup easy and the web interface handy, but are split on whether the Wi-Fi speed delivers.
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Technical Specifications of router Amped Wireless RTA15

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

5.6

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

9.1

Networking

14%

8.3

Security

12%

4.3

Hardware

10%

5.4

Management

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.7
Brand name
Amped
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is more advanced than 35.2% of routers and equal to 23.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
1,167 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 1,167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 62.4% of routers and equal to 1.2% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 36.5% of routers and the same as 29.9% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 69.1% of routers and equal to 9.4% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 75.8% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 33.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI
This router uses Web UI for management, which is less advanced than 78.5% of routers and equal to 21.2% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 75.5% of routers and equal to 23.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
no
This router does not include traffic monitoring. 86.3% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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What reviewers say
CPU clock speed
1x 0.66 GHz
This router runs at 1x0.66 GHz, which is slower than 69.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
128 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 128 MB of RAM, which is less than 54% of routers and the same as 16.3% of routers.
Internal storage
0.015625 GB
Market range: <0.0039 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.015625 GB of internal storage, which is less than 55.2% of routers and the same as 13% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 75.3% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
3
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 3 external antennas, which is more than 57.9% of routers and the same as 11.8% of routers.
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Amped Wireless RTA15 vs the average router

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  • 4.99x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (929 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    929 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 24.4% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Removable antennas
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.8% of routers have removable antennas.
  • Includes memory card slot
    This router has a memory card slot, while the average router does not. 7.7% of routers have a memory card slot.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, media server
  • 1 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (3 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    3 vs 2
  • 4.99x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (929 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    929 m² vs 186 m²
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 24.4% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Includes memory card slot
    This router has a memory card slot, while the average router does not. 7.7% of routers have a memory card slot.
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, media server
  • Removable antennas
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.8% of routers have removable antennas.
  • 1 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (3 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    3 vs 2
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 75.2% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • No traffic monitoring
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 86.1% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • 6.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (15 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    15 W vs 8.1 W
  • 15.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.7
  • 15.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.7
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Amped Wireless RTA15 has worse value for money than the average router (7.65 vs 8.1).
    7.65 vs 8.08
  • 68.4% more expensive
    Amped Wireless RTA15 is more expensive than the average router (£160 vs £95).
    £160 vs £95
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • 33.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (1,167 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    1,167 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No DNS relay
    This router does not support DNS relay, while the average router does. 94% of routers support DNS relay.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • No traffic monitoring
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 86.1% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • No DLNA support
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 50.4% of routers support DLNA.
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 75.2% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • 6.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (15 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    15 W vs 8.1 W
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (1x0.66 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    1x0.66 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.015625 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 50% less RAM
    This router has less RAM than the average router (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB
  • 6 years older release date
    This router is an older model than the average router (2013 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    July 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 107 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (300 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    300 mm vs 193 mm
  • 2.11x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (950 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    950 g vs 450 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
CNET
≈ estimated
24/08/2013
Short first look · range and signal tests
Verdict
Amped Wireless RTA15 is decent and has long range, but its unstable signal and high price make it hard to recommend.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.8
cnet.com
✓ explicit
23/08/2013
Lab test · Long-range router
Verdict
The Amped Wireless RTA15 gets long range from high-gain antennas, but its unstable signal makes it a weak pick for busy Wi-Fi areas.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
29/08/2013
Lab test · Wi-Fi performance
Verdict
The Amped Wireless RTA15 is an excellent 802.11n router, but its 802.11ac speeds are among the slowest tested, so it suits homes with older devices.
8.7
tweaktown.com
✓ explicit
26/11/2013
Benchmark review · Wired and wireless speeds
Verdict
The Amped Wireless RTA15 nears gigabit wired speeds, but its wireless peaks just over 300 Mbps on 5GHz 80MHz, far below wired.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
14/01/2014
Hands-on review · Long-range Wi-Fi
Verdict
The Amped Wireless RTA15 is very good at long-range Wi-Fi, but its 802.11ac speeds are first-generation and trail stronger routers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amped Wireless RTA15

  • Excellent long-range Wi-Fi coverage due to high-power 700mW amplifiers
  • Easy and quick setup process, often ready right out of the box
  • Robust and well-constructed management web interface
  • Strong performance on the 802.11n (2.4GHz) wireless band
  • Versatile mounting options including desktop, wall-mount, or a 45-degree stand
  • Fast reboot times compared to previous Amped Wireless models

What customers don't like about Amped Wireless RTA15

  • Inconsistent and unstable Wi-Fi signal quality, especially at a distance
  • Disappointing 802.11ac performance compared to similarly priced competitors
  • High cost relative to its overall performance and signal stability
  • Build quality concerns, with some reports of flexible or flimsy-feeling plastic
  • Slower data speeds than newer or same-generation rival routers
  • Requires a restart for many configuration changes to take effect

Verdict

The Amped Wireless RTA15 is a high-power AC1200 dual-band router featuring 700mW amplifiers and three detachable high-gain 5dBi antennas designed for extreme range. It supports theoretical speeds of up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, and includes four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port, and a USB 2.0 port for file sharing. Key pros include its exceptional long-range coverage, ease of setup via a CD-less web interface, and strong performance in 802.11n mode. However, notable cons include inconsistent signal stability at farther distances, relatively high cost compared to newer competitors, and lower-than-expected throughput in 802.11ac mode.

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