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Avg. price:~£95Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:5400 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link AX5400 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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 82% of models
Score components

90%

7.9

Technical Score

10%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 82% of routers
7.9

Technical Score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
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 83% of models
Score components

26%

8.4

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.2

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

8.2

Hardware

10%

8.0

Management

â–²Better than 83% of routers
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User reviews

30%

6.7

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
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5.0
(3)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 71% of routers
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Verdict

The TP-Link Archer AX5400 (AX73) is a high-performance dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router featuring a 1.5 GHz triple-core CPU and six high-gain antennas that provide extensive coverage for up to 200 devices. It delivers total wireless speeds of up to 5400 Mbps, specifically 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz band with 160 MHz channel support and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Key hardware includes one Gigabit WAN port, four Gigabit LAN ports (supporting static link aggregation), and a USB 3.0 port for media sharing. Main pros include exceptional 5 GHz throughput, easy setup via the Tether app, and robust HomeShield security with parental controls. However, notable cons include the lack of multi-gigabit Ethernet ports, middling 2.4 GHz performance at longer distances, and the fact that advanced security features require a paid subscription.

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link AX5400

Technical Score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
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 83% of models
Score components:

26%

8.4

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.2

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

8.2

Hardware

10%

8.0

Management

7.9
TP-Link AX5400 has a technical score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 82.8% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User reviews

30%

6.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(227)
amazon
3.9
(96)
amazon
5.0
(3)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.0
TP-Link AX5400 has a user score of 7.97 points, which is lower than that of 70.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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 50% of models
Popularity:
TP-Link AX5400 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 50.5% of products in this category.
6.7
TP-Link AX5400 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 50.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.6/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.6
TP-Link AX5400 has a value-for-money score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 89.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
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 + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
â–² Better than 73% of models
This router 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
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 64.5% of routers and equal to 5.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
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.
Tether app
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
3x 1.5 GHz
CPU clock speed
3x 1.5 GHz
â–² Better than 72% of models
This router runs at 3x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 72.3% of routers and on par with 3.8% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Internal storage
0.125 GB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 22.8% 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
6
N. of external antennas
6
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 6 external antennas, which is more than 90.2% of routers and the same as 3.2% of routers.
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TP-Link AX5400 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
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 3 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (6 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    6 vs 3
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 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.
  • 9.6% better value for money
    TP-Link AX5400 has better value for money than the average router (8.57 vs 7.8).
    8.57 vs 7.82
  • 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 mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 3 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (6 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    6 vs 3
  • 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.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    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
    Maximum connected devices
    200
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    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
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 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.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    3 x 1.5 GHz
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (3x1.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    3x1.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 4 more external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    6
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (6 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    6 vs 2
  • 2.1 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    6 W
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (6 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    6 W vs 8.1 W
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2021 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    March 2021
    2021 vs 2015
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 70.5 mm wider width
    Width
    272.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (272.5 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    272.5 mm vs 202 mm
  • 9,588 fewer NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    5,400
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (5,400 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    5,400 vs 14,988
  • 66.8% heavier weight
    Weight
    734 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (734 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    734 g vs 440 g
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 9,588 fewer NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    5,400
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (5,400 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    5,400 vs 14,988
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 70.5 mm wider width
    Width
    272.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (272.5 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    272.5 mm vs 202 mm
  • 66.8% heavier weight
    Weight
    734 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (734 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    734 g vs 440 g

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
227 Reviews
amazon
3.9
96 Reviews
amazon
5.0
3 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about TP-Link AX5400?

  • Fast Wi-Fi 6 performance with high throughput on the 5GHz band
  • Impressive signal range and coverage suitable for medium to large homes
  • Easy initial setup process using the TP-Link Tether mobile app
  • Reasonable price-to-performance ratio compared to high-end gaming routers
  • Useful built-in features like VPN tools, HomeShield security, and OneMesh support
  • Hardware versatility with wall-mountable design and multiple adjustable antennas
  • Support for 160MHz channel width, which maximizes bandwidth for compatible devices

What customers dislike about TP-Link AX5400?

  • Advanced security and parental control features (HomeShield) require a paid subscription
  • Middling performance and shorter signal range on the 2.4GHz band
  • Inconsistent user experience between the mobile app and the web interface
  • Average file-transfer speeds when using the USB 3.0 port for network storage
  • Occasional reports of fluctuating Wi-Fi speeds or connectivity drops at extreme ranges
  • A TP-Link cloud account and mobile app are required to access some advanced settings

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