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D-Link DAP-1820 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:2000 MbpsCoverage area:242 m²

D-Link DAP-1820 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.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–²Better than 52% of wi-fi-extenders
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

40%

6.4

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.3

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.7

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 58% of wi-fi-extenders
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 205 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
â–¼Worse than 97% of wi-fi-extenders
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender D-Link DAP-1820

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

40%

6.4

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.3

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.7

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

7.5
User score
User score
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 205 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.6/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Popularity:
D-Link DAP-1820 has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 56.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more advanced than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 44.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
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
â–¼ Worse than 6% of models
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
2000 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
2000 Mbps
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 2000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 65.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
yes
Ethernet backhaul
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 49.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh
Mesh standard
proprietary mesh
Roaming feature
yes
Roaming feature
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This wi-fi extender supports roaming. 17.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
Requires mesh system.
802.11k support
yes
802.11k support
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
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
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
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
â–² Better than 25% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 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
â–¼ Worse than 3% of models
Market range: <0 – >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
â–² Better than 16% of models
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
D-Link Wi-Fi app.
Web UI management
yes
Web UI management
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This wi-fi extender has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Web UI at dlinkap.local.
Automatic firmware updates
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
Auto-update via D-Link app.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
wps, reset
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Mounting type
wall-plug
Portable design
yes
Portable design
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This wi-fi extender has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
85.4 mm
Height
85.4 mm
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 85.4 mm tall, shorter than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
85.4 mm
Width
85.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 85.4 mm wide, wider than 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
48.6 mm
Thickness
48.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 48.6 mm thick, thicker than 59.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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D-Link DAP-1820 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • 61.3% larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    242 m²
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (242 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    242 m² vs 150 m²
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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 D-Link app.
  • 12.7% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    2000 Mbps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2000 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    2,000 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 4.85 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    4.653 W
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (4.7 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    4.653 W vs 9.5 W
  • 4 more spatial streams
    Spatial streams per band
    6
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wi-fi extender has more spatial streams per band than the average Wi-Fi extender (6 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.
    band breakdown: 4 + 2 spatial streams.
    6 vs 2
  • 61.3% larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    242 m²
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (242 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    242 m² vs 150 m²
  • 12.7% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    2000 Mbps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2000 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    2,000 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 4 more spatial streams
    Spatial streams per band
    6
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wi-fi extender has more spatial streams per band than the average Wi-Fi extender (6 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.
    band breakdown: 4 + 2 spatial streams.
    6 vs 2
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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 D-Link app.
  • 4.85 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    4.653 W
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (4.7 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    4.653 W vs 9.5 W
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
    Extender firmware omits on-device QoS
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 16 fewer connected devices
    Max connected devices
    15
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <15 – >128
    This wi-fi extender supports fewer connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (15 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    Recommended maximum.
    15 vs 31
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <64 MB – >512 MB
    This wi-fi extender has less RAM than the average Wi-Fi extender (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB
  • 19% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    D-Link DAP-1820
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    D-Link DAP-1820 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (6.72 vs 8.000).
    6.72 vs 8
  • 19% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    D-Link DAP-1820
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    D-Link DAP-1820 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (6.72 vs 8.000).
    6.72 vs 8
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 16 fewer connected devices
    Max connected devices
    15
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <15 – >128
    This wi-fi extender supports fewer connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (15 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    Recommended maximum.
    15 vs 31
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
    Extender firmware omits on-device QoS
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <64 MB – >512 MB
    This wi-fi extender has less RAM than the average Wi-Fi extender (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB

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au.pcmag.com
14/06/2024
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13/06/2024
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uk.pcmag.com
13/06/2024
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D-Link EXO AC2000 DAP-1820 Range Extender Review (PCMag UK)
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gadgetguy.com.au
09/06/2020
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D-Link EXO DAP-1820 Smart mesh extender is a great black spot choice
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pcmag.com
13/06/2024
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gadgetguy.com.au
09/06/2020
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The D-Link EXO DAP-1820 smart mesh extender is a great choice for dead zones
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13/06/2024
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Third-party reviews

Based on 205 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about D-Link DAP-1820

  • Simple installation via WPS button or the dedicated D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app
  • Equipped with a 1GbE Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed wired connections or backhaul
  • Mesh-ready capabilities when paired with compatible D-Link EXO routers
  • Smart signal strength LEDs help identify the optimal placement in the home
  • Supports modern security protocols including WPA3 for enhanced network protection
  • Reliable dual-band speeds (AC2000) suitable for 4K streaming and general browsing

What we don't like about D-Link DAP-1820

  • Dated hardware that lacks support for newer Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or Wi-Fi 7 standards
  • Bulky physical design that can block adjacent power outlets
  • No integrated power pass-through outlet, resulting in a lost plug socket
  • Performance can be inconsistent or 'middling' compared to newer mesh systems
  • Limited advanced customization options within the mobile management app
  • Non-removable and non-adjustable antennas limit signal fine-tuning

Verdict

The D-Link DAP-1820 is an AC2000 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 range extender designed to eliminate dead zones by delivering combined speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps (300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1,733 Mbps on 5 GHz). It features two high-powered external antennas, MU-MIMO technology for simultaneous multi-device handling, a Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connectivity, and Wi-Fi Mesh capability when paired with compatible D-Link EXO routers. Main pros include a simple one-touch WPS setup, a helpful smart signal LED indicator for optimal placement, and backward compatibility with older 802.11a/b/g/n standards. Notable cons include its bulky wall-plug design that may obstruct adjacent outlets, the lack of a pass-through power socket, and its limitation to older Wi-Fi 5 technology compared to newer Wi-Fi 6 standards.

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