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D-Link DIR X6060 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£330Avg. price in US:~$440Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:6000 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

D-Link DIR X6060 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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 79% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical Score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 79% of routers
7.8

Technical Score

Technical score
7.8/ 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 79% of models
Score components

26%

8.1

Wireless

20%

6.4

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

8.7

Security

12%

7.5

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

â–²Better than 79% 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~ £330

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Verdict

The D-Link DIR-X6060 is a high-performance AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router designed for device-heavy environments, offering combined wireless speeds of up to 6,000 Mbps (1,200 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 4,800 Mbps on 5 GHz). Its core architecture features a powerful 1.8 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, and eight high-gain external antennas that utilize 4x4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies to support eight simultaneous data streams and reduce latency. Key pros include a dedicated 2.5 Gbps multi-Gigabit WAN port for high-speed internet, a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port for media sharing, and integration with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. However, notable cons include its large physical footprint and the lack of multi-Gigabit LAN ports, which limits wired device speeds to standard 1 Gbps.

Technical Specifications of router D-Link DIR X6060

Technical Score
Technical score
7.8/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

26%

8.1

Wireless

20%

6.4

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

8.7

Security

12%

7.5

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

7.8
D-Link DIR X6060 has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 79.2% 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
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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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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
D-Link DIR X6060 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 X6060 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
8.1/ 10
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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–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.1
D-Link DIR X6060 has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 63% of products in this category.
Brand name
D-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% 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
6,000 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
6,000 Mbps
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 6,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 88.7% of routers and equal to 2.5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
â–² Better than 73% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
â–² Better than 87% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 87% of routers and equal to 13.1% 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
no
SPI intrusion protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This router does not include SPI-based intrusion protection. 94.1% 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
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% 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
4x 1.8 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 1.8 GHz
â–² Better than 87% of models
This router runs at 4x1.8 GHz, which is faster than 87% of routers and on par with 4.3% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 87.5% of routers and the same as 10% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Internal storage
0.125 GB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 22.8% 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
8
N. of external antennas
8
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 8 external antennas, which is more than 94.8% of routers and the same as 4.9% of routers.
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D-Link DIR X6060 vs the average router

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  • 4.07x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    6,000 Mbps
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    6,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.8 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x1.8 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 50% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    279 m²
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (279 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    279 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • 4.07x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    6,000 Mbps
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    6,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 50% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    279 m²
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (279 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    279 m² vs 186 m²
  • 5 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    8
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (8 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    8 vs 3
  • 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.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • 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.
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.8 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x1.8 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 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.
  • 6 more external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    8
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    8 vs 2
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • 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.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No SPI intrusion protection
    SPI intrusion protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This router does not support SPI intrusion protection, while the average router does. 93.9% of routers support SPI intrusion protection.
  • 3.67x more expensive
    D-Link DIR X6060 is more expensive than the average router (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 6.54x less popular
    D-Link DIR X6060 is less popular than the average router (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.54
  • No DNS relay
    DNS relay
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This router does not support DNS relay, while the average router does. 92.2% of routers support DNS relay.
  • 3.67x more expensive
    D-Link DIR X6060 is more expensive than the average router (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 6.54x less popular
    D-Link DIR X6060 is less popular than the average router (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.54
  • 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.
  • No SPI intrusion protection
    SPI intrusion protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This router does not support SPI intrusion protection, while the average router does. 93.9% of routers support SPI intrusion protection.
  • No DNS relay
    DNS relay
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This router does not support DNS relay, while the average router does. 92.2% of routers support DNS relay.
  • 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
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP 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
  • 104.6 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    149.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (149.6 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    149.6 mm vs 45 mm
  • 2.47x heavier weight
    Weight
    1,088 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (1088 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    1,088 g vs 440 g
  • 102.1 mm higher height
    Height
    149.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (149.6 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    149.6 mm vs 47.5 mm

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What customers like about D-Link DIR X6060?

  • Excellent Wi-Fi range and overall signal coverage for moderately-sized homes
  • High data transfer speeds of up to 6000 Mbps, effectively supporting heavy gaming and high-quality streaming
  • Strong performance in device-dense environments due to Wi-Fi 6 technologies like OFDMA and 4x4 MU-MIMO
  • Includes a 2.5 Gbps multi-gigabit WAN port for future-proofing high-speed internet connections
  • Simple initial setup process using the dedicated D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app

What customers dislike about D-Link DIR X6060?

  • Physical design is noted as being bulky and relatively heavy (over 1 kg)
  • Inconsistent connection speeds reported by some users, including occasional authentication errors
  • Firmware can be problematic, with some experts noting that it requires more refinement to match competitors
  • Lacks support for newer standards like Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz band) or the Matter smart home protocol
  • Advanced features like beamforming and MU-MIMO may not be fully utilized by all older devices

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