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AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:3600 MbpsCoverage area:?

AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications, 11 expert and video reviews and 7 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700
8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, List score 30%, Reviews score 15%, User 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 98% of models
Score components

45%

8.8

Technical score

30%

9.0

List score

15%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

8.7

User score

★Better than 98% of wi fi extenders
9.1

Value for money

Value for money
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

★Better than 98%
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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

40%

8.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.3

Network

12%

10

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

★Better than 97%
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: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
8 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
★Better than 91%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.6, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 82% of models

70%

9.1

Rating

30%

7.8

Popularity

▲Better than 82%
9.0

List score

List score
9.0/ 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 30% 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 (7)
List score: in 7 of 47 lists (15%)
★Better than 93%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700

Based on 8 · 3

Compact design, easy setup and good mesh features win praise, but speed splits opinion and the older Wi-Fi standard disappoints.
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700

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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

40%

8.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.3

Network

12%

10

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

8.8
Reviews score
8.5
User score
8.7
List score
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

9.1
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), more advanced than 89% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 11% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
This Wi-Fi extender supports Dual-band, more versatile than 15% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
no
This Wi-Fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
3,600 Mbps
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 3,600 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 86.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
?
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What reviewers say
Ethernet backhaul
yes
This Wi-Fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 47.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
FRITZ! Mesh
Mesh standard
proprietary mesh
Roaming feature
yes
This Wi-Fi extender supports roaming. 11.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
yes
This Wi-Fi extender supports 802.11k. 24.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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What reviewers say
N. of LAN ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s, more than 7.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 79.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 30.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 60.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
Market range: <0 – >0
This Wi-Fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 98.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
N/A
What reviewers say
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This Wi-Fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 10.4% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Web UI management
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has a web management interface. 1.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Automatic firmware updates
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 55.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
LED control
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has LED control. 9.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
wps, reset
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What reviewers say
Mounting type
?
Portable design
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has a portable design. 24.5% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
?
Width
?
Thickness
?
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What reviewers say

AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

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  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This Wi-Fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2.06x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • Guest network
    This Wi-Fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • Supports 802.11r
    This Wi-Fi extender supports 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 49.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • Automatic firmware updates
    This Wi-Fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.2% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
  • 12.5% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 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 30% 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 (7)
    List score: in 7 of 47 lists (15%)
    9.0 vs 8.0
  • 16.4% 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: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    8 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.3
  • 12.5% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 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 30% 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 (7)
    List score: in 7 of 47 lists (15%)
    9.0 vs 8.0
  • 16.4% 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: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    8 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.5 vs 7.3
  • 10.6% better value for money
    AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 has a higher value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (9.12 vs 8.2).
    9.12 vs 8.25
  • 16.0% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.6, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 82% of models

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    7.8

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.5
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This Wi-Fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2.06x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • Guest network
    This Wi-Fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • Supports 802.11r
    This Wi-Fi extender supports 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 49.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • Automatic firmware updates
    This Wi-Fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.2% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
  • 2.18x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£120 vs £55).
    £120 vs £55
  • 2.18x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£120 vs £55).
    £120 vs £55

Video reviews

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

9.0
Mark J Draper
≈ estimated
12/10/2026
Hands-on review · setup, speed test and cabin test
Verdict
AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is a compact, easy-to-set-up Wi-Fi 7 extender that suits existing Fritz users well.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
05/12/2025
Lab test · Wall-plug repeater
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is a compact, low-power Wi-Fi 7 repeater for FRITZ!Box owners, with solid speeds, but it lacks the 6 GHz band.
8.7
connect.de
✓ explicit
20/01/2026
Lab test · Repeater duo
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is a compact Wi-Fi 7 repeater in the same case as the 1200 AX, suited to FRITZ! mesh setups, though it lacks 6 GHz.
9.0
digitalvd.de
≈ estimated
09/01/2026
Hands-on test · Gaming room repeater
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is a small, silent wall-socket repeater that gave a gaming PC a stable, low-lag link, though button setup failed at first.
8.0
teltarif.de
≈ estimated
13/12/2025
Long-term test · Wall-plug repeaters
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is a very compact, dependable repeater that switches phones reliably, but it must sit where a wall socket is and lacks 6 GHz.
8.0
indomus.it
≈ estimated
13/01/2026
Long-term test · Mesh repeater
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 hands devices over cleanly in mesh mode and stayed stable for two months, though plain repeater mode is slower.
9.5
socialandtech.net
≈ estimated
24/02/2026
Hands-on review · Compact repeater
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is a compact Wi-Fi 7 repeater that suits multi-floor homes and large flats, though expert users may miss extra wired ports.
8.6
batista70phone.com
✓ explicit
06/12/2025
Video review · Whole-home coverage
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 fixes weak signal in far rooms of a 90 m² flat and runs cool, but it lacks 6 GHz and suits existing FRITZ!Box owners.
9.2
tech.icrewplay.com
✓ explicit
17/11/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 repeater
Verdict
The FRITZ!Repeater 1700 is a compact Wi-Fi 7 extender that installs in about a minute and suits buyers already using a FRITZ!Box, though its interface looks dated.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700

  • The Wi-Fi 7 link runs at 3600 Mbps.
  • An Ethernet backhaul connects it to the router by cable.
  • A guest network keeps visitors off your main network.
  • A smartphone app makes setup simple.
  • Mesh support lets it join a larger mesh network.
  • Its LAN port runs at 1 Gbps.

What customers don't like about AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700

  • There is only one LAN port.
  • It has no 6 GHz band.
  • Outdoor use is not an option.
  • Its operating range of 0-40 rules out hot attics and cold sheds.

Verdict

The AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1700 suits a household that wants a fast link to distant rooms without much fuss. Its 3600 Mbps Wi-Fi 7 speed is the main reason to buy it. An Ethernet backhaul lets it connect to the router by cable instead of through the air. A guest network gives visitors their own access, so the main network stays private. Setup and daily changes happen in a smartphone app, and the web page covers the finer settings. Its portable design and LED control make it easy to place on a shelf. The trade-off is the single LAN port, and there is no 6 GHz band. It fits a family with a fast internet plan and a few devices in far corners of the house.

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