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D-Link DAP-X1870 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1800 MbpsCoverage area:242 m²

D-Link DAP-X1870 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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 73% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–²Better than 73% of wi-fi-extenders
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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 75% of models
Score components

40%

7.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.3

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.7

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 75% of wi-fi-extenders
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 516 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 87% of wi-fi-extenders
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender D-Link DAP-X1870

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

40%

7.7

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.3

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

5.7

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

8.3
User score
User score
7.2/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 516 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.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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 56% of models
Popularity:
D-Link DAP-X1870 has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 55.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.6
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 55% of models
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
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
1,800 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,800 Mbps
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 52.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
574 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
574 Mbps
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 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
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
EasyMesh
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.
Via Smart Roaming.
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.
EAGLE PRO AI 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.
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.
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.
LED schedule and toggle supported in D-Link app
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
165 mm
Height
165 mm
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 165 mm tall, taller than 86.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
75 mm
Width
75 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 75 mm wide, narrower than 62.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
60 mm
Thickness
60 mm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 60 mm thick, thicker than 75.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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D-Link DAP-X1870 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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)
  • 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
  • 97 more connected devices
    Max connected devices
    128
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <15 – >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.
    Theoretical capacity figure.
    128 vs 31
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 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.
  • 8x more flash storage
    Flash storage
    128 MB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 MB – >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
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 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
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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)
  • 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
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <15 – >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.
    Theoretical capacity figure.
    128 vs 31
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 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
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    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.
  • 1.4% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,800 Mbps
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1800 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,800 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 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.
  • 8x more flash storage
    Flash storage
    128 MB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 MB – >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
  • 21.4% lighter
    Weight
    220 g
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (220 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    220 g vs 280 g
  • 3 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    20 dBm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (20 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    20 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 1.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    11 W
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (11 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    11 W vs 9.5 W
  • 43 mm taller
    Height
    165 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (165 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    165 mm vs 122 mm
  • 14 mm thicker
    Thickness
    60 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (60 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    60 mm vs 46 mm
  • 11% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    D-Link DAP-X1870
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    D-Link DAP-X1870 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.21 vs 8.000).
    7.21 vs 8
  • 28.6% more expensive
    D-Link DAP-X1870 is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£90 vs £70).
    £90 vs £70
  • 11% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    D-Link DAP-X1870
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    D-Link DAP-X1870 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.21 vs 8.000).
    7.21 vs 8
  • 28.6% more expensive
    D-Link DAP-X1870 is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£90 vs £70).
    £90 vs £70
  • 3 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    20 dBm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (20 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    20 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 1.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    11 W
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (11 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    11 W vs 9.5 W
  • 43 mm taller
    Height
    165 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (165 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    165 mm vs 122 mm
  • 14 mm thicker
    Thickness
    60 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (60 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    60 mm vs 46 mm

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Based on 516 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-X1870

  • Extremely simple and quick setup process, often taking less than five minutes via the D-Link Wi-Fi app or WPS button.
  • Reliable Wi-Fi 6 performance that effectively eliminates dead zones in medium-sized homes up to 2,000 sq. ft.
  • Seamless mesh integration when paired with compatible D-Link routers, allowing for a single network name (SSID) throughout the home.
  • Includes a Gigabit Ethernet port which is highly useful for connecting wired-only devices like gaming consoles or smart TVs.
  • Supports modern security protocols including WPA3 encryption for a more secure wireless connection.
  • Compact wall-plug design that saves space compared to larger desktop-style extenders.

What we don't like about D-Link DAP-X1870

  • Frequent connection stability issues reported by some users, requiring occasional power-cycling or reboots to restore signal.
  • The large physical footprint of the plug-in unit can often block adjacent power outlets in a standard wall socket.
  • Wait times for configuration changes can be frustratingly slow, with some settings taking up to 60 seconds to apply.
  • Higher price point compared to entry-level Wi-Fi 5 extenders, making it a less attractive value for those not using Wi-Fi 6 devices.
  • The 2.4 GHz band performance is noted by some reviewers as being significantly weaker than the 5 GHz band performance.
  • Lacks advanced features found in competitors, such as built-in anti-malware software or USB ports for network storage.

Verdict

The D-Link DAP-X1870 is an AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Range Extender designed to eliminate dead zones with dual-band speeds of up to 1,800 Mbps (1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz) and coverage reaching up to 2,600 sq. ft. Key characteristics include MU-MIMO and OFDMA technology for efficient multi-device handling, a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connectivity, and support for the latest WPA3 security encryption. Its main pros are seamless mesh roaming when paired with compatible routers, a simple wall-plug design with a smart signal indicator for optimal placement, and ease of management via the D-Link Wi-Fi app. However, some cons include reported middling 5 GHz performance at longer distances, a lack of USB ports, and no support for 160 MHz channels.

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