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TP-Link Archer GE800 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:19000 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Archer GE800 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 23 expert and video reviews and 6 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

TP-Link Archer GE800
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

25%

8.7

List score

10%

7.9

Sentiment score

★Better than 95% of routers
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
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 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

▲Better than 74%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

26%

9.4

Wireless

20%

7.1

Ports

18%

8.7

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

9.0

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

★Better than 94%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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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▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

9.3

Popularity

Grades by review (23)
11 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 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.
▲Better than 77%
8.7

List score

List score
8.7/ 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 (6)
List score: in 6 of 83 lists (7%)
★Better than 96%
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What reviewers say about the TP-Link Archer GE800

Based on 10 · 12

Reviewers praise its strong gaming performance and easy setup, but complain it's bulky, runs hot and pushes subscriptions.
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What owners say about the TP-Link Archer GE800

Based on 23 owners sharing their experience in online comments

26%positive26%mixed48%negative

Owners praise the fast performance, while weak Wi-Fi and frustrating QoS problems are recurring complaints.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report weak Wi-Fi range through thick walls, and one reports much lower Wi-Fi speed than their previous router at about 5 meters.4
  • Owners say QoS does not work, and one reports low latency could not be reached in a bufferbloat test after the bandwidth control setting was disabled.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Archer GE800

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

26%

9.4

Wireless

20%

7.1

Ports

18%

8.7

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

9.0

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

8.6
Reviews score
8.5
List score
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
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 74% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

8.4
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% 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.
Wi-Fi speed
19,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 19,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 97.7% of routers and equal to 1.4% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz channel width options, which is more than 94.3% of routers and the same as 5.3% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 85.7% of routers and equal to 14.3% 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
?
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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What reviewers say
N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 82.4% of routers and on par with 9.6% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 WAN ports, which is more than 90.4% of routers and the same as 7.1% 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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What reviewers say
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.
Firmware upgrade method
Automatic
This router supports Automatic firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 72.7% of routers and equal to 2.7% 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
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 1.5 GHz
This router runs at 4x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 73.4% of routers and on par with 7% of routers.
RAM capacity
2048 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 2048 MB of RAM, which is more than 94.9% of routers and the same as 4.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0 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
?
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What reviewers say

TP-Link Archer GE800 vs the average router

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  • 10.86x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (19,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    19,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 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.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • 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.
  • 10.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    9.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    11 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 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.
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 7.4% higher list score
    List score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 (6)
    List score: in 6 of 83 lists (7%)
    8.7 vs 8.1
  • 10.86x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (19,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    19,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 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.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 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.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 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 + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • 14% wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (212 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    212 m² vs 186 m²
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 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.
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, media server
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • 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
  • 8 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (8 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    8 vs 0
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 4 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2023 vs 2019
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 4.63x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer GE800 is more expensive than the average router (£440 vs £95).
    £440 vs £95
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 172.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (224 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    224 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 4.91x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (2,210 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    2,210 g vs 450 g
  • 153 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (207 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    207 mm vs 54 mm
  • 99 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (292 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    292 mm vs 193 mm
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 4.63x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer GE800 is more expensive than the average router (£440 vs £95).
    £440 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 172.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (224 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    224 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 4.91x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (2,210 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    2,210 g vs 450 g
  • 153 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (207 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    207 mm vs 54 mm
  • 99 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (292 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    292 mm vs 193 mm

Video reviews

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

9.2
Kephren
✓ explicit
23/04/2025
Hands-on review · gaming tests, stability and app
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 is a strong gaming router with a stable connection and fast speeds, if you can live with its size and fan noise.
7.0
EvoGrid
≈ estimated
09/04/2025
Review · performance tests and gaming features
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 offers enough mid-range speed for most users, with strong gaming tools, though it runs hot and is large.
9.0
GadgetGuy
≈ estimated
20/03/2025
Hands-on review · gaming latency and features
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 is a top gaming router with noticeably lower latency and room to grow with Wi-Fi 7 devices.
8.0
Geek Culture
≈ estimated
21/11/2024
Hands-on speed test · online gaming tests
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 is great for gamers with a 10 Gbps internet plan; otherwise, the cheaper GE550 suits better.
9.0
High Tech Point
≈ estimated
03/09/2024
Hands-on review · gaming, speed, thermals and app
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 is a future-proof router with strong gaming benefits and useful smart-home features.
7.0
Tech Man Pat
≈ estimated
04/08/2024
Hands-on review · gaming, speed and setup tests
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 performs excellently, but its size and price limit it to gamers with a dedicated setup.
7.0
Shane Craig
≈ estimated
13/07/2024
Hands-on review · gaming latency and app tests
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 offers strong speeds and a well-made app, but it is expensive and only suits wireless gamers near the router.
9.5
landpet
≈ estimated
04/07/2024
Unboxing and review · speed, range and app tests
Verdict
TP-Link Archer GE800 offers fast speeds and good range, ideal for premium buyers or large homes.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
reviews.org
✓ explicit
18/12/2024
Hands-on test · Gaming router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 sets up quickly and is fast indoors, but it is huge and slows at long range, so it suits gamers on fast fiber.
9.3
blacktubi.com
✓ explicit
02/09/2024
Week-long test · Gaming router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a stable Wi-Fi 7 gaming router that works well with older devices, but it is large and advanced parental controls need a subscription.
9.0
thegamecrater.com
✓ explicit
15/07/2024
Hands-on review · Gaming router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a very reliable gaming router, but most home internet plans can't use its full speed, and current consoles lack Wi-Fi 7.
9.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
02/09/2024
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a strong all-round Wi-Fi 7 router with plenty of 2.5Gbps ports, but its fan is audible under heavy loads.
8.0
dongknows.com
✓ explicit
27/06/2024
Hands-on review · Tri-band router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a sturdy tri-band router with strong wired ports and a solid web interface, but it runs hot and its fan hums.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
21/08/2024
Lab test · Gaming router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 suits gamers who want fast 2.4GHz and 5GHz speeds up close, but its 5GHz speed drops at 30 feet and its 6GHz range is short.
9.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
27/05/2025
Lab test · Tri-band gaming router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a fast Wi-Fi 7 gaming router with plenty of wired ports, but it draws a lot of power and has no smart home features.
9.0
pctipp.ch
≈ estimated
13/12/2024
Hands-on test · Gaming router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a fast Wi-Fi 7 gaming router with easy app setup, but it needs room and Wi-Fi 7 devices for its best speeds.
9.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
28/03/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a stable router for busy homes with many devices and fast fiber, but its best results need Wi-Fi 7 gear.
8.0
casaia.fr
≈ estimated
23/03/2026
Hands-on review · Gaming router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a gaming router with fast 10Gbps ports, but it is bulky and only delivers its full performance with Wi-Fi 7 devices.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about TP-Link Archer GE800

  • Tri-band BE19000 Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels
  • Two 10 Gbps ports plus four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports
  • Game acceleration for apps, devices and servers
  • Game panel with live network status and lighting settings
  • USB 3.0 port with SMB, FTP and media server
  • SFP+ option for fibre connections
  • EasyMesh, VPN server and HomeShield support

What customers don't like about TP-Link Archer GE800

  • No built-in modem, an external modem is needed
  • Premium price
  • Heavy at 2.21 kg
  • Single USB port

Verdict

Archer GE800 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 gaming router rated at BE19000. Speeds break down as 11520 Mbps on 6 GHz, 5760 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1376 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports serve wired consoles and PCs. A game panel shows live network status, router performance and lighting settings. Game acceleration prioritises game apps, devices and servers to cut lag and jitter. A USB 3.0 port, an SFP+ option, EasyMesh and HomeShield add flexibility. All eight antennas sit inside the housing. There is no built-in modem, and the price is premium. It suits gamers and busy households with a multi-gig fibre line and many wired devices that need low latency.

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