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Avg. price in UK:~£170Avg. price in US:~$200Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:2533 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

D-Link DIR 2680 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical Score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 54% of routers
7.1

Technical Score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

26%

6.2

Wireless

20%

5.5

Ports

18%

8.6

Networking

14%

8.4

Security

12%

7.0

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

â–²Better than 56% of routers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User reviews

30%

?

Popularity

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    N/A~ £170

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Verdict

The D-Link DIR-2680, also known as the D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Security Router, is a dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 router powered by a 1.6GHz Intel GRX350 processor, offering combined speeds of up to 2,533 Mbps (800 Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1,733 Mbps on 5GHz). It features 4x4 MU-MIMO technology, four internal antennas, and advanced McAfee-powered security that provides real-time protection for all connected home and IoT devices. Main pros include its robust parental controls, Alexa voice integration, and strong throughput performance, while notable cons include having only three gigabit LAN ports instead of the standard four, a somewhat bulky cubic design, and middling file-transfer speeds via its single USB 3.0 port.

Technical Specifications of router D-Link DIR 2680

Technical Score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

26%

6.2

Wireless

20%

5.5

Ports

18%

8.6

Networking

14%

8.4

Security

12%

7.0

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

7.1
D-Link DIR 2680 has a technical score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 56.1% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User reviews

30%

?

Popularity

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
D-Link DIR 2680 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
1.0
D-Link DIR 2680 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.8
D-Link DIR 2680 has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 45.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
D-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–² Better than 39% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is more advanced than 39.5% of routers and equal to 25.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
2,533 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
2,533 Mbps
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 2,533 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 67.9% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
â–² Better than 41% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 40.9% of routers and the same as 31.6% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WPS
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 79.3% of routers and equal to 1.7% of routers.
DoS protection
no
DoS protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
This router does not include DoS protection. 87.5% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
3
N. of LAN ports
3
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 76.6% of routers and the same as 14.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
?
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 0.35 GHz
CPU clock speed
2x 0.35 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This router runs at 2x0.35 GHz, which is slower than 63.4% of routers and on par with 0.3% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Internal storage
0.25 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 68.2% of routers and the same as 16.1% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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D-Link DIR 2680 vs the average router

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  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 71.7% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    2,533 Mbps
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (2533 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    2,533 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 4 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    4
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 GB
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Includes memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This router has a memory card slot, while the average router does not. 9.8% of routers have a memory card slot.
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 71.7% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    2,533 Mbps
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (2533 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    2,533 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • 64 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    128
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (128 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    128 vs 64
  • Includes memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This router has a memory card slot, while the average router does not. 9.8% of routers have a memory card slot.
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 4 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    4
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 GB
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 27.9 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    36 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (36 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    36 W vs 8.1 W
  • No DoS protection
    DoS protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This router does not support DoS protection, while the average router does. 87.3% of routers support DoS protection.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 0.35 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (2x0.35 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x0.35 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 6.54x less popular
    D-Link DIR 2680 is less popular than the average router (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.54
  • 12,308 fewer NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    2,680
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (2,680 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    2,680 vs 14,988
  • 6.54x less popular
    D-Link DIR 2680 is less popular than the average router (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.54
  • 88.9% more expensive
    D-Link DIR 2680 is more expensive than the average router (£170 vs £90).
    £170 vs £90
  • No DoS protection
    DoS protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This router does not support DoS protection, while the average router does. 87.3% of routers support DoS protection.
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 12,308 fewer NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    2,680
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (2,680 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    2,680 vs 14,988
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, web access
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, web access NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, media server, web access vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 27.9 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    36 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (36 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    36 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 0.35 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (2x0.35 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x0.35 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 115 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    160 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (160 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    160 mm vs 45 mm
  • 112.5 mm higher height
    Height
    160 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (160 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    160 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 94.3% heavier weight
    Weight
    855 g
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (855 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    855 g vs 440 g

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What customers like about D-Link DIR 2680?

  • Comprehensive McAfee-powered security features for all connected home devices
  • Robust and intuitive parental controls including website blocking and internet pausing
  • Fast throughput performance on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands
  • Easy initial setup process via dedicated mobile apps
  • Support for Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands
  • Clean, antenna-free cubic design that fits well in home environments

What customers dislike about D-Link DIR 2680?

  • Limited wired connectivity with only three LAN ports instead of the standard four
  • Bulky physical footprint compared to some other midrange routers
  • Software stability issues where security features can occasionally disconnect internet for certain apps or smart devices
  • Middling file-transfer performance when using the USB 3.0 port
  • Slow web interface and mobile app response times during configuration
  • Lack of mesh Wi-Fi support for expanding coverage in larger homes
  • Slow reconnection and boot times following power failures or resets

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