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Avg. price in UK:~£45Avg. price in US:~$60Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1750 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Archer A7 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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 68% of models
Score components

90%

7.3

Technical Score

10%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 68% of routers
7.3

Technical Score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 64% of models
Score components

26%

6.3

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

6.2

Hardware

10%

7.9

Management

â–²Better than 64% of routers
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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4.2
(1588)
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4.4
(1256)
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4.4
(71773)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

★Better than 97% of routers
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Verdict

The TP-Link Archer A7 is a budget-friendly AC1750 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router powered by a 750MHz Qualcomm processor and 128MB RAM, delivering theoretical speeds of up to 1300Mbps on the 5GHz band and 450Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. Its hardware includes three fixed external antennas, one Gigabit WAN port, four Gigabit LAN ports, and a legacy USB 2.0 port for basic media and FTP sharing. Key advantages include its highly affordable price point, ease of setup via the Tether app, OneMesh compatibility for range extension, and integration with Amazon Alexa for voice commands. However, it lacks modern Wi-Fi 6 support and advanced features like MU-MIMO or beamforming, while real-world performance often shows lackluster throughput on the 2.4GHz band and slow file transfer speeds over its USB 2.0 port.

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Archer A7

Technical Score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

26%

6.3

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

6.2

Hardware

10%

7.9

Management

7.3
TP-Link Archer A7 has a technical score of 7.3 points, which is higher than that of 64.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(68525)
amazon
4.2
(1588)
amazon
4.4
(1256)
United States
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4.4
(71773)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.2
TP-Link Archer A7 has a user score of 9.15 points, which is higher than that of 96.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
TP-Link Archer A7 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
TP-Link Archer A7 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
TP-Link Archer A7 has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 70.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
TP-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
1,750 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,750 Mbps
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 53.1% of routers and equal to 5% 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
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 64.5% of routers and equal to 5.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% 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
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
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
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, App, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 78.9% of routers and equal to 19.9% 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
1x 0.75 GHz
CPU clock speed
1x 0.75 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router runs at 1x0.75 GHz, which is slower than 60.8% of routers and on par with 0.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
128 MB
RAM capacity
128 MB
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 128 MB of RAM, which is less than 51.6% of routers and the same as 17.1% of routers.
Internal storage
0.015625 GB
Internal storage
0.015625 GB
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.015625 GB of internal storage, which is less than 58.6% of routers and the same as 13.8% 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
3
N. of external antennas
3
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 3 external antennas, which is more than 58.4% of routers and the same as 13.3% of routers.
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TP-Link Archer A7 vs the average router

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  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 3.9 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    4.2 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (4.2 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    4.2 W vs 8.1 W
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    232 m²
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • 3 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (3 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    3 vs 0
  • 14.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    TP-Link Archer A7
    the average router
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    TP-Link Archer A7 has a higher user score than the average router (9.15 vs 8.000).
    9.15 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 53% more popular
    TP-Link Archer A7 is more popular than the average router (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.54
  • 14.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    TP-Link Archer A7
    the average router
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    TP-Link Archer A7 has a higher user score than the average router (9.15 vs 8.000).
    9.15 vs 8
  • 53% more popular
    TP-Link Archer A7 is more popular than the average router (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.54
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    232 m²
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 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.
  • 3.9 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    4.2 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (4.2 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    4.2 W vs 8.1 W
  • 3 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (3 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    3 vs 0
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, time machine
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    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
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.015625 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    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
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    1 x 0.75 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (1x0.75 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    1x0.75 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 41 mm wider width
    Width
    243 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (243 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    243 mm vs 202 mm
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, time machine
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    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
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.015625 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    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
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    1 x 0.75 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (1x0.75 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    1x0.75 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 41 mm wider width
    Width
    243 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (243 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    243 mm vs 202 mm

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
68525 Reviews
amazon
4.2
1588 Reviews
amazon
4.4
1256 Reviews
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.4
71773 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about TP-Link Archer A7?

  • Exceptional value for the price, frequently cited as one of the best budget routers available.
  • Easy setup process through either the web interface or the TP-Link Tether smartphone app.
  • Reliable dual-band performance with solid 5GHz throughput for lag-free streaming.
  • Includes essential features like Gigabit Ethernet ports, QoS, and parental controls.
  • Compatible with Amazon Alexa for voice commands and supports OneMesh for range extension.
  • Open-source friendly hardware that is compatible with OpenWRT firmware.

What customers dislike about TP-Link Archer A7?

  • Middling long-range performance with noticeable speed drops as distance from the router increases.
  • Slow file transfer speeds due to the inclusion of a USB 2.0 port instead of USB 3.0.
  • Lacks advanced security features such as built-in malware protection or WPA3 support.
  • The 2.4GHz band offers relatively weak throughput compared to competitors.
  • Some users reported connection stability issues or frequent timeouts when multiple IoT devices are connected.
  • Firmware updates have occasionally been reported to reset user settings to factory defaults.

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