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TP-Link Archer AXE300 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£390Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:16000 MbpsLAN port speeds:10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Archer AXE300 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 2 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

TP-Link Archer AXE300
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

40%

8.8

Technical score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

25%

8.1

List score

10%

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

▲Better than 89% of routers
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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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▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▲Better than 65%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

26%

9.4

Wireless

20%

8.3

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

8.6

Management

★Better than 97%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 53% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 53%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 84 lists (1%)
▲Better than 70%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £390
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Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Archer AXE300

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

26%

9.4

Wireless

20%

8.3

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

8.6

Management

8.8
Reviews score
8.1
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

8.3
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
This router uses Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 84.6% of routers and equal to 3.4% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 90.4% of routers and equal to 9.6% of routers.
quad-band with two 5 GHz radios
Wi-Fi speed
16,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 16,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 96.5% of routers and equal to 0.2% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
This router supports WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 60.6% of routers and equal to 4.5% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 24.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 33.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
6
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 6 LAN ports, which is more than 96.4% of routers and the same as 0.8% of routers.
LAN port speeds
10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps
This router offers 10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 99% of routers and on par with 1% of routers.
Mixed LAN port speeds. Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Tether app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
This router offers captive portal features. 77.8% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
This router runs at 4x2 GHz, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 6.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 83% of routers and the same as 11.6% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0.0039 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
8
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 8 external antennas, which is more than 95.3% of routers and the same as 4.5% of routers.
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TP-Link Archer AXE300 vs the average router

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  • Faster LAN ports
    This router 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.
    10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 9.14x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (16,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    16,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router 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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router 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
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 4.99x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (929 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    929 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • 5.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.7
  • 9.14x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (16,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    16,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router 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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router 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
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 4.99x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (929 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    929 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 13 more spatial streams
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (16 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    16 vs 3
  • Wider channel widths
    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
  • 136 more connected devices
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (200 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    200 vs 64
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router 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.
    10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 2 more LAN ports
    This router has more LAN ports than the average router (6 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    6 vs 4
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.1% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Supports SFP / SFP+
    This router includes SFP / SFP+ ports, while the average router does not. 2.8% of routers include SFP / SFP+ ports.
    Includes a combo RJ45/SFP+ port.
  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, media server
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 2x more internal storage
    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
  • 6 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    8 vs 2
  • 3 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    October 2022
    2022 vs 2019
  • 11.28 W higher power consumption
    This router 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
  • 4.11x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is more expensive than the average router (£390 vs £95).
    £390 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 3.78x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (1,700 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    1,700 g vs 450 g
  • 4.11x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer AXE300 is more expensive than the average router (£390 vs £95).
    £390 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 11.28 W higher power consumption
    This router 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
  • 3.78x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (1,700 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    1,700 g vs 450 g

Video reviews

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

9.5
landpet
≈ estimated
29/09/2023
Hands-on review · speed, range, app and settings
Verdict
TP-Link Archer AXE300 is a strong choice for 10 gigabit internet, with a clean app and very good range.
9.0
Jabber Tech
≈ estimated
25/05/2023
Hands-on review · speed, range and settings tests
Verdict
TP-Link Archer AXE300 is a very solid router overall, with fast speeds, good range and many options.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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

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.

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