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D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:3000 MbpsCoverage area:?

D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30 Review: Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the Wi-Fi extender's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to spot the best Wi‑Fi extenders overall.
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9.0

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–²Better than 87% of wi-fi-extenders
9.0

Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
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40%

8.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

10

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

6.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

★Better than 94% of wi-fi-extenders
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 336 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
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40%

8.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

10

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

6.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

9.0
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 336 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a Wi‑Fi extender that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30 has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
9.0/ 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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60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

9.0
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more advanced than 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
This wi-fi extender supports Dual-band, more versatile than 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
no
6 GHz band support
no
This wi-fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
3,000 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
3,000 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 3,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 80.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 4.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
574 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
574 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, faster than 52.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
yes
Ethernet backhaul
yes
This wi-fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 49.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
N/A
Mesh standard
EasyMesh
Roaming feature
yes
Roaming feature
yes
This wi-fi extender supports roaming. 17.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
yes
802.11k support
yes
This wi-fi extender supports 802.11k. 24% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
1
N. of LAN ports
1
This wi-fi extender has 1 LAN port/s, more than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 25.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 63.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
This wi-fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
AQUILA PRO AI app.
Web UI management
yes
Web UI management
yes
This wi-fi extender has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Automatic firmware updates
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
Auto-update via AQUILA PRO AI app.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
LED control via D-Link app/web UI.
Buttons present
wps, reset
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Mounting type
wall-plug
Portable design
yes
Portable design
yes
This wi-fi extender has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
163 mm
Height
163 mm
This wi-fi extender is 163 mm tall, taller than 81.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
74.5 mm
Width
74.5 mm
This wi-fi extender is 74.5 mm wide, narrower than 63.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
55 mm
Thickness
55 mm
This wi-fi extender is 55 mm thick, thicker than 71.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
71.2 mm appears for the EU version.
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D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    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 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 69% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,000 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (3000 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 97 more connected devices
    Max connected devices
    128
    This wi-fi extender supports more connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (128 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    128 vs 31
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
    Managed in app.
  • Wide channel support
    Channel width support
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20
    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 MHz on 5 GHz only.
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    This wi-fi extender has more RAM than the average Wi-Fi extender (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
    Auto-update via AQUILA PRO AI app.
  • 12.1% better value for money
    D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30 has a higher value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (9.03 vs 8.1).
    9.03 vs 8.05
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    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 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 69% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,000 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (3000 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 97 more connected devices
    Max connected devices
    128
    This wi-fi extender supports more connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (128 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    128 vs 31
  • Wide channel support
    Channel width support
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20
    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 MHz on 5 GHz only.
    160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • 1 more antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    3 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports DFS
    DFS support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports DFS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 43.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support DFS.
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • 124 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    574 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (574 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    574 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • Advanced QAM level
    QAM level
    1024-QAM
    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 QAM.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • Supports Target Wake Time
    Target Wake Time (TWT)
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports Target Wake Time, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support Target Wake Time.
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
    Managed in app.
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
    Auto-update via AQUILA PRO AI app.
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    This wi-fi extender has more RAM than the average Wi-Fi extender (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 8x more flash storage
    Flash storage
    128 MB
    This wi-fi extender has more flash storage than the average Wi-Fi extender (128 MB vs 16 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 16 MB of flash storage.
    128 MB vs 16 MB
  • 25.7% lighter
    Weight
    208 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (208 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    208 g vs 280 g
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    This wi-fi extender was released more recently than the average Wi-Fi extender (2023 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    June 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 12.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.09 vs 8.000).
    7.09 vs 8
  • 41 mm taller
    Height
    163 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (163 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    163 mm vs 122 mm
  • 9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    55 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (55 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    71.2 mm appears for the EU version.
    55 mm vs 46 mm
  • 12.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
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    D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.09 vs 8.000).
    7.09 vs 8
  • 41 mm taller
    Height
    163 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (163 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    163 mm vs 122 mm
  • 9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    55 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (55 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    71.2 mm appears for the EU version.
    55 mm vs 46 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 336 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30

  • Simple and quick installation process using the AQUILA PRO AI mobile app or WPS button
  • Solid throughput performance with support for 160MHz channels for faster speeds
  • Creates a seamless mesh network when paired with compatible D-Link Aquila Pro routers (M30/M60)
  • Offers a cost-effective alternative to purchasing an entirely new mesh system
  • Allows users to maintain the same SSID as their primary network for easy roaming
  • Includes a gigabit LAN port for high-speed wired connections to devices like consoles or TVs
  • Features AI-driven traffic and Wi-Fi optimizers to reduce congestion and latency

What we don't like about D-Link AQUILA PRO AI E30

  • Physical size is relatively large and bulky, which may block adjacent outlets
  • Lacks a pass-through power outlet, meaning you lose the wall socket it occupies
  • Middling signal strength, particularly on the 2.4GHz band over longer distances
  • Users have reported occasional bugs in the quick install guide that may require technical support
  • Advanced management through the app is limited compared to professional web interfaces
  • Relatively slow boot-up time when moved to new locations

Verdict

The D-Link Aquila Pro AI E30 is an AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 range extender providing dual-band speeds up to 3,000 Mbps, with 2,403 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. It features a unique three-antenna configuration for 360-degree spherical coverage, a 1 Gbps LAN port for wired devices, and supports 160 MHz channel bandwidth, MU-MIMO, and WPA3 encryption for enhanced security. Main pros include its easy app-based setup, seamless mesh roaming when paired with compatible D-Link routers, and an eco-friendly design made from recycled materials; however, its bulky physical size can block adjacent wall outlets and some tests indicate only middling signal strength at longer distances.

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