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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£390
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • Wi-Fi version: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Wi-Fi speed: 16000 Mbps
  • LAN port speeds: 10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps
  • Mesh Wi-Fi: yes

TP-Link Archer AXE300 review. Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

8.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.7

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

9.4

Wireless

20.0%

8.3

Ports

18.0%

8.6

Networking

14.0%

9.5

Security

12.0%

7.5

Hardware

10.0%

8.6

Management

Excellent
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 8.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    33.0%

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    Wi-Fi speed

    28.0%

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    CPU clock speed

    22.0%

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    RAM capacity

    17.0%

    10

    Maximum connected devices

  • 6.8
    Travel

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Weight

    30.0%

    ?

    Wi-Fi speed

    20.0%

    4.0

    Cellular modem type

    10.0%

    4.0

    SIM slot

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The TP-Link Archer AXE300 is a flagship AXE16000 quad-band Wi-Fi 6E router featuring a 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, and eight high-performance antennas that deliver aggregate wireless speeds of up to 15.6 Gbps across the 6 GHz, dual 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands. Key characteristics include dual 10 Gbps multi-gig ports (one RJ45 and one SFP+/RJ45 combo), a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, and 16 simultaneous data streams to support over 200 connected devices. Its main pros are the ultra-fast wired and wireless throughput ideal for 8K streaming and NAS transfers, expansive coverage via beamforming, and flexible SFP+ fiber connectivity. However, notable cons include its bulky physical footprint, a tendency to run warm during heavy loads, and the lack of dual-WAN support for multiple internet connections.

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Archer AXE300

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

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Wireless

20.0%

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Ports

18.0%

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Networking

14.0%

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Security

12.0%

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Hardware

10.0%

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Management

8.7
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a technical score of 8.74 points, which is higher than that of 97.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

8.7
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 92.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Identifies the Wi-Fi generation the router supports, such as Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, or 7.
When it matters: When newer phones, laptops, and consoles need the latest Wi-Fi efficiency and speed features.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
TP-Link Archer AXE300 uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 91.9% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
What it is: Lists which wireless frequency bands the router can use, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.
When it matters: When you need to balance range, speed, and congestion across different types of client devices.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz

2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 93.6% of routers and equal to 6.4% of routers.
quad-band with two 5 GHz radios
Wi-Fi speed
What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >2700 Mbps

16,000 Mbps
TP-Link Archer AXE300 delivers 16,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 98% of routers and equal to 0.3% of routers.
Channel widths supported
What it is: Lists the Wi-Fi channel widths the router can use, such as 20, 40, 80, or 160 MHz.
When it matters: When you want the option to trade peak speed against stability in crowded wireless environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz

20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
TP-Link Archer AXE300 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
What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
TP-Link Archer AXE300 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
What it is: Provides defenses intended to reduce the impact of denial-of-service traffic against the router or network.
When it matters: When exposed services or remote access make resilience against traffic floods more important.

Importance: LOW

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
What it is: Uses stateful packet inspection to track sessions and block suspicious unsolicited traffic more accurately.
When it matters: When the router needs a stronger first line of filtering on an internet-facing connection.

Importance: LOW

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
What it is: Lets the router allow or block devices based on their MAC addresses.
When it matters: When you want an extra device-level access rule beyond passwords and network names.

Importance: LOW

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
What it is: Allows the router to block or allow access based on website addresses or domain rules.
When it matters: When you need to restrict specific sites for children, guests, or work-policy reasons.

Importance: LOW

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
What it is: Support for the newer IPv6 internet addressing standard alongside the older IPv4 system.
When it matters: When your internet provider or network already uses IPv6, or you want the router to stay compatible as IPv6 use becomes more common.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

Importance: LOW

no
TP-Link Archer AXE300 does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
What it is: Allows the router to pass traffic between separate VLANs under controlled rules.
When it matters: When you need segmented networks to communicate selectively instead of staying fully isolated.

Importance: LOW

no
TP-Link Archer AXE300 does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
What it is: Lets the router mark traffic with VLAN tags for segmented or ISP-specific network setups.
When it matters: When you separate guest, office, IoT, or ISP-required traffic into different network segments.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
What it is: Provides quality-of-service controls that prioritize some traffic over less important traffic.
When it matters: When calls, gaming, and downloads compete and you want latency-sensitive traffic protected.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 4 ports

6
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has 6 LAN ports, which is more than 95.8% of routers and the same as 1% of routers.
LAN port speeds
What it is: Lists the Ethernet speeds available on the router’s LAN ports, such as Gigabit or multi-gig.
When it matters: When wired transfers to NAS, desktops, or access points need more than basic Ethernet speeds.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 Gbps

10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps
TP-Link Archer AXE300 offers 10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 99.5% of routers and on par with 0.5% of routers.
Mixed LAN port speeds. Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
N. of WAN ports
What it is: Shows how many separate WAN uplink ports the router provides for internet connections.
When it matters: When you use dual internet lines, backup WAN, or load balancing between multiple external links.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 1 WAN port

1
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 1 USB port

1
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
What it is: Power over Ethernet support, meaning the router can receive power, deliver it, or be part of a PoE-based installation.
When it matters: When you want cleaner installation with fewer separate power cables, especially in ceilings, walls, racks, or remote locations.

Importance: LOW

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TP-Link Archer AXE300 does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
What it is: Shows how the router is configured and monitored, such as web UI, app, or command-line tools.
When it matters: When setup depth and day-to-day admin convenience are part of the buying decision.

Importance: MEDIUM

Web UI, App
TP-Link Archer AXE300 uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Tether app
Firmware upgrade method
What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

Importance: MEDIUM

Web UI, App, Automatic
TP-Link Archer AXE300 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
What it is: Lets the router track bandwidth usage by device, app category, or time period.
When it matters: When you need to find which devices or activities are causing slowdowns or high data use.

Importance: LOW

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
What it is: Lets the router create a separate wireless network for visitors or less-trusted devices.
When it matters: When guests need internet access without reaching private devices on the main network.

Importance: LOW

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
What it is: Supports a login or acceptance page that users must pass before getting internet access.
When it matters: When guest networks, rentals, cafes, or managed access points need a sign-in page.

Importance: LOW

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
What it is: Shows the operating frequency of the router processor, often listed per core.
When it matters: When routing, encryption, QoS, and many active clients can put heavier load on the CPU.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2 GHz
TP-Link Archer AXE300 runs at 4x2 GHz, which is faster than 91.9% of routers and on par with 3.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
What it is: The amount of working memory available for sessions, routing tables, and running router services.
When it matters: When many devices, VPN tunnels, or advanced features need the router to stay responsive under load.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 MB

1,024 MB
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 87.5% of routers and the same as 10% of routers.
Internal storage
What it is: The built-in storage available for logs, apps, shared files, or other local router functions.
When it matters: When the router runs extra services and needs space for logs, packages, or shared content.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 GB

0.25 GB
TP-Link Archer AXE300 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
What it is: Uses dedicated hardware paths to offload routing, NAT, encryption, or switching tasks from the main CPU.
When it matters: When heavy routing or security features would otherwise reduce throughput on the processor alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
TP-Link Archer AXE300 offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
What it is: Shows how many antennas are mounted externally on the router.
When it matters: When you want stronger adjustable coverage or plan to aim antennas for difficult room layouts.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 3 antennas

8
TP-Link Archer AXE300 has 8 external antennas, which is more than 94.8% of routers and the same as 4.9% of routers.
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TP-Link Archer AXE300 vs the average router

  • Faster LAN ports
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    Mixed LAN port speeds. Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
    What it is: Lists the Ethernet speeds available on the router’s LAN ports, such as Gigabit or multi-gig.
    When it matters: When wired transfers to NAS, desktops, or access points need more than basic Ethernet speeds.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 1 Gbps

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 10.85x faster Wi-Fi speed
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (16,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,475 Mbps.
    What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
    When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2700 Mbps

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (16,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,475 Mbps.16000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    What it is: Identifies the Wi-Fi generation the router supports, such as Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, or 7.
    When it matters: When newer phones, laptops, and consoles need the latest Wi-Fi efficiency and speed features.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    quad-band with two 5 GHz radios
    What it is: Lists which wireless frequency bands the router can use, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.
    When it matters: When you need to balance range, speed, and congestion across different types of client devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Supports mesh networking so multiple nodes can work together as one Wi-Fi system.
    When it matters: When one router alone cannot cover every floor or room reliably.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 4.99x wider wireless coverage
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has wider wireless coverage than the average router (929 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    What it is: The estimated area the router is intended to cover with usable Wi-Fi signal.
    When it matters: When one router needs to serve a large apartment, multi-room house, or open office area.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >230 m²

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 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
  • 2 more LAN ports
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has more LAN ports than the average router (6 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
    When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4 ports

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has more LAN ports than the average router (6 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.6 vs 4
  • Supports OFDMA
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
    What it is: Supports OFDMA, which divides Wi-Fi channels more efficiently among multiple active clients.
    When it matters: When many small, busy devices share the network and contention needs to stay lower.

    Importance: LOW

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 10.85x faster Wi-Fi speed
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (16,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,475 Mbps.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 4.99x wider wireless coverage
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has wider wireless coverage than the average router (929 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
  • Supports OFDMA
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 13 more spatial streams
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has more spatial streams than the average router (16 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Wider channel widths
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 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.
  • 136 more connected devices
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports more connected devices than the average router (200 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
  • Supports TWT
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
  • Faster LAN ports
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
  • 2 more LAN ports
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has more LAN ports than the average router (6 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Supports SFP / SFP+
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes SFP / SFP+ ports, while the average router does not. 1.7% of routers include SFP / SFP+ ports.
  • Supports captive portal
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 4x more RAM
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
  • 6 more external antennas
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has more external antennas than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
  • 2x more internal storage
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.125 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
  • 7 newer release date
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.

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  • No dynamic routing
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Less capable NAS services
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
  • 11.28 W higher power consumption
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 uses more power than the average router (19.4 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
  • 3.86x heavier weight
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is heavier than the average router (1,700 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
  • 23 mm thicker design
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is thicker than the average router (68 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
  • No dynamic routing
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
    What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
    When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

    Importance: LOW

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 11.28 W higher power consumption
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 uses more power than the average router (19.4 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    What it is: The amount of electrical power the router draws during normal operation, usually measured in watts.
    When it matters: When the router stays on all day and you care about heat output and long-term electricity cost.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <6 W

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 uses more power than the average router (19.4 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.19.38 W vs 8.1 W
  • 4.33x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is more expensive than the average router (£390 vs £90).
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is more expensive than the average router (£390 vs £90).£390 vs £90
  • 6.54x less popular
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is less popular than the average router (1.00 vs 6.536).
    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.
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is less popular than the average router (1.00 vs 6.536).1 vs 6.54
  • 3.86x heavier weight
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is heavier than the average router (1,700 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    What it is: Measures the router's weight in grams. This affects placement, mounting, and space planning.
    When it matters: When you mount the router on a wall or lightweight bracket, lower weight reduces strain and gives more placement options.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <300 g

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is heavier than the average router (1,700 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.1700 g vs 440 g
  • Less capable NAS services
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    What it is: Lists the onboard file-sharing services the router can provide, such as SMB, FTP, or media sharing.
    When it matters: When the router is expected to handle light file serving without separate NAS hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 23 mm thicker design
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is thicker than the average router (68 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    What it is: The front-to-back depth of the router body, usually measured in millimetres.
    When it matters: When the router must fit behind furniture, inside a cabinet, or on a narrow wall bracket.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <35 mm

    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is thicker than the average router (68 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.68 mm vs 45 mm
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What customers like about TP-Link Archer AXE300?

  • Extremely high Wi-Fi speeds with quad-band support (up to 15.6 Gbps) and Wi-Fi 6E capabilities
  • Excellent selection of high-speed wired ports, including two 10 Gbps and one 2.5 Gbps port
  • Great signal coverage and range, even in homes around 2,000 sq. ft.
  • Easy and quick setup process using the Tether app or web interface
  • Strong performance under heavy loads with a powerful quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM
  • Future-proof features including SFP+ support for fiber connections
  • Competitive pricing compared to other high-end AXE16000 routers

What customers dislike about TP-Link Archer AXE300?

  • Physically large and bulky footprint with a large power adapter
  • Antennas are non-removable and have limited outward movement, which may be awkward for some placements
  • The Tether mobile app lacks advanced monitoring features like CPU/RAM usage and real-time device connection speeds found in the web UI
  • Advanced security features and some parental controls require a paid subscription
  • Admin console has a short timeout that requires frequent re-logins
  • No built-in speed test feature in the router interface
  • Lack of SQM (Smart Queue Management) support for advanced bufferbloat control

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