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Avg. price in UK:~£340Avg. price in US:~$400Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:5400 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

TP-Link Archer C5400X 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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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical Score

10%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 78% 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 78% of models
Score components

26%

7.0

Wireless

20%

6.6

Ports

18%

9.2

Networking

14%

8.8

Security

12%

7.7

Hardware

10%

8.5

Management

â–²Better than 78% of routers
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User reviews

30%

6.9

Popularity

User score:
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â–¼Worse than 73% of routers
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Verdict

The TP-Link Archer C5400X is a high-performance tri-band gaming router powered by a 1.8GHz 64-bit quad-core CPU, three co-processors, and 1GB of RAM. It delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 5334Mbps across one 2.4GHz (1000Mbps) and two 5GHz (2167Mbps) bands, supported by eight external antennas and advanced features like MU-MIMO, beamforming, and RangeBoost. Its main pros include exceptional 5GHz throughput, a built-in eight-port Gigabit LAN switch with link aggregation support, and a robust HomeCare security suite featuring antivirus and parental controls. However, notable cons include its large physical footprint, non-adjustable fixed antennas, relatively high price point, and middling 2.4GHz band performance compared to its high-speed 5GHz capabilities.

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Archer C5400X

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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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

26%

7.0

Wireless

20%

6.6

Ports

18%

9.2

Networking

14%

8.8

Security

12%

7.7

Hardware

10%

8.5

Management

7.8
TP-Link Archer C5400X has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 78.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User reviews

30%

6.9

Popularity

User score:
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7.9
TP-Link Archer C5400X has a user score of 7.87 points, which is lower than that of 73.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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–² Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
TP-Link Archer C5400X has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than that of 52.5% of products in this category.
6.9
TP-Link Archer C5400X has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than that of 52.5% 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%

8.7

Price

8.1
TP-Link Archer C5400X has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 63% 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.
tri-band with two 5 GHz radios
Wi-Fi speed
5,400 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
5,400 Mbps
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 5,400 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 83.7% of routers and equal to 4% 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
WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This router supports WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 97.8% of routers and equal to 0.5% 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
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% 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
8
N. of LAN ports
8
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 8 LAN ports, which is more than 97.5% of routers and the same as 2.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
2
N. of USB ports
2
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 USB ports, which is more than 79.2% of routers and the same as 20.6% 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.
Tether app
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
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% 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
0.015625 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
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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TP-Link Archer C5400X vs the average router

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  • 3.66x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    5,400 Mbps
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (5400 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    5,400 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 4 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    8
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more LAN ports than the average router (8 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    8 vs 4
  • 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
  • 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).
  • 1 more USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    2
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • 3.66x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    5,400 Mbps
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (5400 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    5,400 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 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.
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • 4 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    8
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more LAN ports than the average router (8 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    8 vs 4
  • 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).
  • 1 more USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    2
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 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.
  • 5.3 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    13.4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (13.4 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    13.4 W vs 8.1 W
  • 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
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 3.78x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer C5400X is more expensive than the average router (£340 vs £90).
    £340 vs £90
  • 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
  • 3.41x heavier weight
    Weight
    1,500 g
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (1500 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    1,500 g vs 440 g
  • 44 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (20 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    20 vs 64
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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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    TP-Link Archer C5400X
    the average router
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    TP-Link Archer C5400X has a lower user score than the average router (7.87 vs 8.000).
    7.87 vs 8
  • 3.78x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer C5400X is more expensive than the average router (£340 vs £90).
    £340 vs £90
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    TP-Link Archer C5400X
    the average router
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    TP-Link Archer C5400X has a lower user score than the average router (7.87 vs 8.000).
    7.87 vs 8
  • 44 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (20 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    20 vs 64
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA/WPA2, WEP, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 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
  • 5.3 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    13.4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (13.4 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    13.4 W vs 8.1 W
  • 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
  • 3.41x heavier weight
    Weight
    1,500 g
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (1500 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    1,500 g vs 440 g

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
254 Reviews
amazon
4.4
145 Reviews
United States
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4.0
253 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about TP-Link Archer C5400X?

  • Exceptional 5GHz throughput and long-range performance with excellent wall penetration.
  • Abundant wired connectivity with eight Gigabit LAN ports and support for Link Aggregation.
  • Robust hardware featuring a 1.8GHz quad-core CPU, three co-processors, and 1GB of RAM for handling multiple simultaneous connections.
  • User-friendly web and mobile (Tether app) interfaces that are responsive and easy to navigate.
  • Comprehensive built-in security via TP-Link HomeCare, including antivirus and effective parental controls.
  • Advanced integration with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT for smart home automation.

What customers dislike about TP-Link Archer C5400X?

  • High retail price compared to standard consumer routers.
  • Large physical footprint ('massive' design) and can run quite hot during operation.
  • Fixed antennas that cannot be tilted or aimed for signal optimization.
  • Occasional stability issues reported on the 2.4GHz band, including intermittent connection drops.
  • Lacks advanced, game-specific software features (like geo-filtering) found in some dedicated competitor gaming routers.
  • Relatively slow file transfer speeds when using the USB ports compared to dedicated NAS systems.

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