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devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200 review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1200 MbpsCoverage area:?

devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

45%

7.3

Technical score

30%

?

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

15%

7.3

Reviews score

10%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of wi fi extenders
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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
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Score components

40%

6.5

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.6

Network

12%

10

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

3.3

Ports

â–²Better than 53%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models

7.3

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 71%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models

7.3

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.8

Rating

30%

7.3

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 70%
?

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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 53% of models
Score components:

40%

6.5

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.6

Network

12%

10

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

3.3

Ports

7.3
Reviews score
7.3
User score
7.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more advanced than 14.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 38.3% 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
1,200 Mbps
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,200 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 62.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 10.5% 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
?
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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
0.1 Gbps
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This Wi-Fi extender offers 0.1 Gbps Ethernet speed, slower than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 26.7% 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
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 55.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
LED control
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has LED control. 9.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
wps, reset
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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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devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

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  • Automatic firmware updates
    This Wi-Fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.2% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
  • Automatic firmware updates
    This Wi-Fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.2% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    This Wi-Fi extender offers slower Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 31.4% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,200 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,200 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 27.8% slower 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (867 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    867 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 31.4% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,200 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,200 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 27.8% slower 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (867 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    867 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    This Wi-Fi extender offers slower Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
3rd-strike.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Hardware review · Budget repeater
Verdict
The Devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200 is a simple, affordable plug-in extender for filling weak spots, though it uses up a wall outlet and cannot raise your internet speed.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200

  • The app and automatic firmware updates keep setup and upkeep simple.
  • The 5 GHz band reaches 867 Mbps for fast downloads on nearby devices.
  • A signal strength indicator helps you find a good spot.
  • The WPS button makes adding a device quick.
  • WPA3 security protects the connection.
  • Portable design lets you move it to whichever room needs signal.

What customers don't like about devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200

  • The single LAN port tops out at 0.1 Gbps.
  • Without Wi-Fi 6, it has no OFDMA or BSS coloring.
  • It is not waterproof and cannot be used outdoors.
  • Target Wake Time is missing, which battery gadgets rely on.

Verdict

Anyone who wants a repeater that keeps itself up to date will like the devolo WiFi 5 Repeater 1200. Its Wi-Fi 5 dual-band design reaches 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, the faster side. Firmware updates install on their own, and the app keeps the settings in one place. A signal strength indicator helps you find a good spot, and the WPS button makes connecting quicker. Roaming, band steering and MU-MIMO help several devices share the connection without much fuss. The trade-off is the 0.1 Gbps Ethernet port, which is slow for a wired device, and there is no Wi-Fi 6, the newer standard. It is for indoors only and is not waterproof, so it suits a family home that wants easy upkeep.

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