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Linksys RE6250 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:750 MbpsCoverage area:604 m²

Linksys RE6250 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.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of wi-fi-extenders
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

40%

5.1

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.6

Network & Security

12%

5.4

Setup & Management

10%

6.8

Hardware & Deployment

8%

3.3

Ports

â–¼Worse than 75% of wi-fi-extenders
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,673 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 78% of wi-fi-extenders
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Linksys RE6250

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

40%

5.1

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.6

Network & Security

12%

5.4

Setup & Management

10%

6.8

Hardware & Deployment

8%

3.3

Ports

5.3
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,673 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.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
Linksys RE6250 has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than 53.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.1
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
750 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
750 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 80.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 6.9% 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.
Limited to 100 Mbps.
Mesh compatibility
N/A
Mesh standard
N/A
Roaming feature
no
Roaming feature
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support roaming. 83.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
?
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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
0.1 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
0.1 Gbps
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 0.1 Gbps Ethernet speed, slower than 75.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.6% 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
no
Dedicated smartphone app
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This wi-fi extender does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 85.3% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone 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
no
LED control
no
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This wi-fi extender does not have LED control. 86.3% 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
105.16 mm
Height
105.16 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 105.16 mm tall, shorter than 57.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
70.87 mm
Width
70.87 mm
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 70.87 mm wide, narrower than 79.4% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
38.1 mm
Thickness
38.1 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 38.1 mm thick, thinner than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Linksys RE6250 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • 4.03x larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    604 m²
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (604 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    604 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.
  • 53.6% lighter
    Weight
    130 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (130 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    130 g vs 280 g
  • 3.5 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    6 W
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (6 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    6 W vs 9.5 W
  • 7.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    38.1 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (38.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    38.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • 2x cheaper
    Linksys RE6250 is cheaper than the average Wi-Fi extender (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 10.53 mm narrower width
    Width
    70.87 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is narrower than the average Wi-Fi extender (70.9 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    70.87 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 2x cheaper
    Linksys RE6250 is cheaper than the average Wi-Fi extender (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 4.03x larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    604 m²
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (604 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    604 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.
  • 53.6% lighter
    Weight
    130 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (130 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    130 g vs 280 g
  • 3.5 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    6 W
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (6 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    6 W vs 9.5 W
  • 7.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    38.1 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (38.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    38.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • 10.53 mm narrower width
    Width
    70.87 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is narrower than the average Wi-Fi extender (70.9 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    70.87 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • 57.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    750 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (750 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    750 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • No smartphone app
    Dedicated smartphone app
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not come with a dedicated smartphone app, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 84.5% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
  • No roaming support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support roaming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    0.1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    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
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    Linksys RE6250
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    Linksys RE6250 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.65 vs 8.000).
    7.65 vs 8
  • 14.2% worse value for money
    Linksys RE6250 has a lower value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.05 vs 8.1).
    7.05 vs 8.05
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • 57.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    750 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (750 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    750 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 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
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have band steering, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders have band steering.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No roaming support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support roaming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
    Legacy AC750 repeater lacks Velop Intelligent Mesh
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    0.1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    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
  • No smartphone app
    Dedicated smartphone app
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not come with a dedicated smartphone app, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 84.5% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
  • No LED control
    LED control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have LED control, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 85.4% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This wi-fi extender was released earlier than the average Wi-Fi extender (2016 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    2016 vs 2020

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Based on 1,673 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Linksys RE6250

  • Extremely easy and quick setup, often completed in minutes using the WPS button or the Linksys mobile app.
  • Integrated Spot Finder technology effectively guides users to the optimal placement between the router and dead zones.
  • Compact plug-in design only occupies a single outlet and blends well with other electronics.
  • Significant improvement in signal strength for basic tasks like streaming and web browsing in previously weak areas.
  • Dual-band support (2.4GHz and 5GHz) allows for better management of device traffic and interference.
  • Affordable price point makes it an accessible option for budget-conscious home users.

What we don't like about Linksys RE6250

  • Connection stability can be inconsistent, with some users reporting periodic signal drops or the need for frequent reboots.
  • Limited effective range compared to high-end models, often struggling if placed more than 20 feet from the router.
  • Data passthrough speeds can be significantly slower than the main router's output, sometimes causing lag during gaming.
  • Initial configuration can occasionally fail on the first attempt if the device is not placed close enough to the router during sync.
  • Compatibility issues reported with certain community-wide networks or specific ISP hardware configurations.
  • Lacks external antennas, which limits the ability to manually adjust or focus the signal in specific directions.

Verdict

The Linksys RE6250 is an AC750 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 range extender designed to eliminate dead zones by providing up to 6,500 square feet of additional coverage at combined speeds of 750 Mbps (300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps on 5 GHz). Key characteristics include Cross-Band and Beamforming technologies that optimize data transfer and focus signals directly to connected devices, alongside a compact plug-in design that leaves adjacent outlets unobstructed. Main pros include its broad compatibility with any wireless router, easy setup via a WPS button or mobile-guided Spot Finder technology, and low operating power consumption of just 6W. However, its primary cons are the lack of a built-in Ethernet port for wired connections and reports of intermittent data passthrough issues in certain environments.

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