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D-Link DAP-X1860 review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1800 MbpsCoverage area:?

D-Link DAP-X1860 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications, 2 expert reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

D-Link DAP-X1860
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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 70% of models
Score components

45%

8.1

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

15%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

6.7

User score

▲Better than 70% of wi fi extenders
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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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▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 65%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

40%

7.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.4

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

▲Better than 72%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 52%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models

70%

6.5

Rating

30%

7.3

Popularity

▼Worse than 81%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 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 (2)
List score: in 2 of 46 lists (4%)
▲Better than 67%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender D-Link DAP-X1860

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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 72% of models
Score components:

40%

7.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.4

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

8.1
Reviews score
7.9
User score
6.7
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.5
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
1,800 Mbps
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 55.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 7.2% 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
?
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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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D-Link DAP-X1860 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.9% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,800 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,800 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.9% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,800 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,800 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 10.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    70%

    6.5

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    6.7 vs 7.5
  • 0.1% slower 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,200 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    1,200 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 10.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    70%

    6.5

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    6.7 vs 7.5
  • 0.1% slower 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,200 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    1,200 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
latestintech.com
≈ estimated
11/08/2021
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 6 extender
Verdict
The D-Link DAP-X1860 is a plug-in Wi-Fi 6 extender that sets up in minutes, covered dead spots in testing, and works best with a compatible D-Link router.
9.1
gadgetguy.com.au
✓ explicit
12/07/2021
Hands-on test · Mesh extender
Verdict
The D-Link DAP-X1860 is an easy-to-set-up, reliable AX1800 mesh extender that fills dead spots, and works best paired with a D-Link EXO AX router.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about D-Link DAP-X1860

  • Wi-Fi 6 with 1800 Mbps in total leaves room for many devices at once.
  • Mesh support lets it join a larger network.
  • WPA3 protects the link with the newer security standard.
  • The smartphone app handles setup and settings.
  • Roaming support helps phones switch to the nearest unit.
  • The 1 Gbps Ethernet port runs a wired device at up to 1 Gbps.

What customers don't like about D-Link DAP-X1860

  • Only one LAN port limits how many wired devices can connect.
  • Indoor use only, with an operating range of 0 to 40 °C.
  • There is no guest network, so visitors share the main one.
  • There is no 6 GHz band, so the newest and least crowded airwaves stay out of reach.

Verdict

The D-Link DAP-X1860 brings Wi-Fi 6 to a home where phones, laptops and a smart TV all fight for the signal. It is dual-band and rated at 1800 Mbps in total, and it can join a mesh system, so it can grow with the house. The app makes setup quick on a phone, and roaming support hands a phone over to the nearest unit as you walk about. WPA3 keeps the link protected. The trade-off is wired connections: there is only one LAN port. It is also built for indoor use only, with an operating range of 0 to 40 °C, so it is not for a garden shed. It suits a family that wants modern, fast coverage indoors and does not need a guest network.

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