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Cudy RE3000 review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:2976 MbpsCoverage area:?

Cudy RE3000 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Cudy RE3000
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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Score components

45%

8.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 71% of wi fi extenders
8.6

Value for money

Value for money
8.6/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 73%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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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Score components

40%

8.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.4

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 83%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.5.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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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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70%

8.0

Rating

30%

8.3

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 53%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Cudy RE3000

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

40%

8.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.4

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

8.4
Reviews score
7.5
User score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.6
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more advanced than 53.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 34.4% 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
2,976 Mbps
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 2,976 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 73% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
574 Mbps
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, which is faster than 55.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
?
Mesh compatibility
?
Mesh standard
?
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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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
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
?
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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Mounting type
wall-plug
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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Cudy RE3000 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 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 70.1% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2,976 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    2,976 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wide channel support
    This Wi-Fi extender supports broader channel widths than the average Wi-Fi extender (160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20). The average Wi-Fi extender supports 80 + 40 + 20 channel widths.
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • 2x faster 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (2,402 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    2,402 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 43.5% faster 2.4 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 2.4 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (574 Mbps vs 400 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    574 Mbps vs 400 Mbps
  • Supports BSS coloring
    This Wi-Fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Advanced QAM level
    This Wi-Fi extender uses a more advanced QAM level than the average Wi-Fi extender (1024-QAM vs 256-QAM). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 256-QAM.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This Wi-Fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 70.1% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2,976 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    2,976 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wide channel support
    This Wi-Fi extender supports broader channel widths than the average Wi-Fi extender (160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20). The average Wi-Fi extender supports 80 + 40 + 20 channel widths.
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • 2x faster 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (2,402 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    2,402 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 43.5% faster 2.4 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 2.4 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (574 Mbps vs 400 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    574 Mbps vs 400 Mbps
  • Supports BSS coloring
    This Wi-Fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Advanced QAM level
    This Wi-Fi extender uses a more advanced QAM level than the average Wi-Fi extender (1024-QAM vs 256-QAM). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 256-QAM.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cudy RE3000

  • A total of 2976 Mbps across both bands gives plenty of room for several devices.
  • The 5 GHz band reaches 2402 Mbps.
  • OFDMA serves several devices at once.
  • 802.11k and 802.11v help phones move between units smoothly.
  • BSS coloring cuts interference from nearby networks.
  • Mesh support and a smartphone app make setup simple.

What customers don't like about Cudy RE3000

  • Wi-Fi 6 is an older standard than Wi-Fi 7.
  • It is not waterproof and cannot be used outdoors.
  • Only one LAN port limits wired connections.
  • It has no 6 GHz band, so it cannot use that extra space.
  • The 1 Gbps Ethernet port caps wired speed.

Verdict

A total of 2976 Mbps across both bands is the main draw of the Cudy RE3000, a Wi-Fi 6 model at mid-range level. Its 5 GHz band reaches 2402 Mbps, and the 2.4 GHz band runs at 574 Mbps. OFDMA lets it serve several devices at the same time, which helps when a family streams at once. The 802.11k and 802.11v support makes it easier for phones to switch over as you walk through the house. BSS coloring helps cut interference from nearby networks. The trade-off is that it is Wi-Fi 6 rather than Wi-Fi 7, and it cannot be used outdoors or in damp places. It suits a household that needs a steady boost for a few rooms and does not chase the newest standard.

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