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Linksys RE6300 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:750 MbpsCoverage area:56 m²

Linksys RE6300 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.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

▼Worse than 78% of wi-fi-extenders
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

40%

3.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

4.0

Network & Security

12%

5.4

Setup & Management

10%

6.8

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

▼Worse than 82% of wi-fi-extenders
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 6,421 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
▼Worse than 64% of wi-fi-extenders
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Linksys RE6300

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

40%

3.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

4.0

Network & Security

12%

5.4

Setup & Management

10%

6.8

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

4.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 6,421 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.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
Linksys RE6300 has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 76.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.7
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
no
Ethernet backhaul
no
▼ Worse than 52% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
N/A
Mesh standard
EasyMesh
Roaming feature
no
Roaming feature
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ Better than 2% of models
This wi-fi extender has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Web UI at extender.linksys.com.
Automatic firmware updates
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ Better than 34% of models
This wi-fi extender has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
121 mm
Height
121 mm
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 121 mm tall, shorter than 52% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
87 mm
Width
87 mm
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 87 mm wide, wider than 55.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
60 mm
Thickness
60 mm
▼ 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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Linksys RE6300 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • 1.97 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    5.97 dBi
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has higher antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (6 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    5.97 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 5.68 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    3.82 W
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (3.8 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    3.82 W vs 9.5 W
  • 35.7% lighter
    Weight
    180 g
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (180 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    180 g vs 280 g
  • 1 more spatial streams
    Spatial streams per band
    3
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wi-fi extender has more spatial streams per band than the average Wi-Fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.
    band breakdown: 2 + 1 spatial streams.
    3 vs 2
  • 1.97 dBi higher antenna gain
    Antenna gain
    5.97 dBi
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 dBi – >5.97 dBi
    This wi-fi extender has higher antenna gain than the average Wi-Fi extender (6 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
    5.97 dBi vs 4 dBi
  • 1 more spatial streams
    Spatial streams per band
    3
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wi-fi extender has more spatial streams per band than the average Wi-Fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.
    band breakdown: 2 + 1 spatial streams.
    3 vs 2
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 5.68 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    3.82 W
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (3.8 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    3.82 W vs 9.5 W
  • 35.7% lighter
    Weight
    180 g
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (180 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    180 g vs 280 g
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 51.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 62.7% smaller coverage area
    Coverage area
    56 m²
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a smaller area than the average Wi-Fi extender (56 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    56 m² vs 150 m²
  • 57.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    750 Mbps
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 19.8% worse value for money
    Linksys RE6300 has a lower value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (6.72 vs 8.1).
    6.72 vs 8.05
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 62.7% smaller coverage area
    Coverage area
    56 m²
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a smaller area than the average Wi-Fi extender (56 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    56 m² vs 150 m²
  • 57.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    750 Mbps
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • 1.13 dBm weaker transmit power
    Transmit power
    21.87 dBm
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has lower transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (21.9 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    5 GHz maximum.
    21.87 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 51.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No smartphone app
    Dedicated smartphone app
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • 14 mm thicker
    Thickness
    60 mm
    ▼ 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
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2015
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This wi-fi extender was released earlier than the average Wi-Fi extender (2015 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    October 2015
    2015 vs 2020

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What we like about Linksys RE6300

  • Easy setup process using the browser-based 'Spot Finder' technology or WPS button.
  • Effective at eliminating dead zones and providing coverage for up to 1,000–6,500 square feet.
  • Compact wall-plug design that doesn't obstruct nearby outlets.
  • Includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for fast wired connections to devices like gaming consoles or TVs.
  • Universal compatibility allows it to work with any standard Wi-Fi router.
  • Supports dual-band technology (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to reduce congestion.

What we don't like about Linksys RE6300

  • Frequent connection drops or instability reported by some users, requiring occasional reboots.
  • The range extension may not reach the full advertised distance in homes with thick walls or multiple floors.
  • Significant speed reduction on the 2.4 GHz band at longer distances.
  • Creates a separate network name (SSID) with '_EXT' suffix rather than a seamless mesh experience.
  • The unit can run quite hot during extended periods of use.
  • Not ideal for high-bandwidth activities like competitive gaming due to potential latency issues.

Verdict

The Linksys RE6300 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 speeds of up to 750 Mbps (N300 + AC433). Key characteristics include two adjustable external antennas, Cross-Band technology for simultaneous data transfer across both bands, and Beamforming to focus signals directly toward connected devices. Main pros feature its universal compatibility with any router, a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed wired connections, and Spot Finder technology to assist with optimal placement via a mobile device. However, common cons include reported issues with connection stability over time, potential difficulty accessing the internal settings menu, and setup challenges for users whose routers lack a physical WPS button.

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