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D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15 review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1500 MbpsCoverage area:?

D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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%

8.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

15%

7.7

Reviews score

10%

7.0

User score

â–²Better than 64% 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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 65%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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 76% of models
Score components

40%

8.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.8

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 76%
7.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.7/ 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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80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 55%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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
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70%

7.1

Rating

30%

6.7

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 77%
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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.
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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 D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

40%

8.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.8

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

8.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
7.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

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
1,500 Mbps
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,500 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 55.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 3.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
?
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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 EAGLE PRO AI E15 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetworkPortsSetupHardware
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 14.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 6.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

    70%

    7.1

    Rating

    30%

    6.7

    Popularity

    7.0 vs 7.5
  • 6.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

    70%

    7.1

    Rating

    30%

    6.7

    Popularity

    7.0 vs 7.5
  • 14.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps

Video reviews

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

9.0
JK Chavez
≈ estimated
03/06/2022
Hands-on review · speed tests and setup
Verdict
The D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15 gives huge speed gains when placed well, and it is easy to recommend, especially with a matching Eagle Pro AI router.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
dubaitechnews.com
≈ estimated
14/02/2023
Hands-on test · Compact plug-in extender
Verdict
The D-Link Eagle Pro AI E15 is a tiny, low-power extender that reliably covers new rooms, but it is slow, runs warm and trails rivals in speed tests.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15

  • Target Wake Time lets battery gadgets sleep between data bursts.
  • Wi-Fi 6 with a 1500 Mbps total speed covers everyday use.
  • The 1201 Mbps speed on 5 GHz suits streaming.
  • BSS coloring cuts interference from nearby networks.
  • 1024-QAM carries more data per signal.
  • A WPS button makes connecting older gadgets quick.

What customers don't like about D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15

  • There is only one LAN port.
  • It has no 6 GHz band.
  • It is not waterproof.
  • It is not built for outdoor use.

Verdict

Start with the D-Link EAGLE PRO AI E15 if you want a repeater that is kind to battery gadgets. Its Target Wake Time support lets phones and smart-home sensors sleep between data bursts, which can stretch their battery life. The Wi-Fi 6 link runs at 1500 Mbps in total, and the 1201 Mbps figure on 5 GHz matters most for streaming. BSS coloring helps it separate its traffic from nearby networks, and 1024-QAM lets the link carry more data when the signal is good. A WPS button makes it quick to connect older gadgets. The trade-off is the single LAN port, the missing 6 GHz band and the lack of any water resistance. It suits a home with a steady internet line and a few battery-powered devices that need to stay connected.

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