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Mercusys ME50G review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1900 MbpsCoverage area:?

Mercusys ME50G Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Mercusys ME50G
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

45%

7.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

15%

7.4

Reviews score

10%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 56% of wi fi extenders
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 57%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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 64% of models
Score components

40%

7.2

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.0

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 64%
7.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.4/ 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 66% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
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 66%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 52% of models

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.6

Popularity

â–²Better than 52%
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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.
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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Mercusys ME50G

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

40%

7.2

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.0

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

7.8

Ports

7.7
Reviews score
7.4
User score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.4
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
1900 Mbps
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 1900 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 63.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 4% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
600 Mbps
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, which is faster than 76.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 10.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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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
no
This Wi-Fi extender does not support 802.11k. 76.4% 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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Mercusys ME50G vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetworkPortsSetupHardware
  • 2 more antennas
    This Wi-Fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • 50% faster 2.4 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 2.4 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (600 Mbps vs 400 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    600 Mbps vs 400 Mbps
  • Guest network
    This Wi-Fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • 8.6% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 8.2% faster 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,300 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    1,300 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 2 more antennas
    This Wi-Fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • 50% faster 2.4 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 2.4 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (600 Mbps vs 400 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    600 Mbps vs 400 Mbps
  • 8.6% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,900 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 8.2% faster 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers faster 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (1,300 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    1,300 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • Guest network
    This Wi-Fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • No 802.11k support
    This Wi-Fi extender does not support 802.11k, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 75.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
  • No 802.11k support
    This Wi-Fi extender does not support 802.11k, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 75.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.

Video reviews

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

8.0
CF_ Consulente Informatico
≈ estimated
28/11/2024
Unboxing and setup · before and after speed tests
Verdict
Mercusys ME50G is very easy to set up, and speed a few rooms away stays close to the nearby result.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mercusys ME50G

  • Wi-Fi 5 with dual bands covers phones, laptops and tablets.
  • The 2.4 GHz band reaches 600 Mbps.
  • Four antennas help the signal reach the far rooms.
  • A guest network keeps visitors off your main Wi-Fi.
  • Mesh support lets it join other units into one network.
  • A smartphone app handles the setup.

What customers don't like about Mercusys ME50G

  • It has no 802.11k support, so phones may switch between units less smoothly.
  • Wi-Fi 5 is an older standard than Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7.
  • Only one LAN port limits how many wired devices can connect.
  • It cannot be used outdoors.
  • It has no OFDMA, which helps busy networks with many devices.

Verdict

Weak spots in a small home are the job of the Mercusys ME50G, a budget Wi-Fi 5 model. It runs on two bands, and the 2.4 GHz band reaches 600 Mbps, enough for a tablet at the far end of the house. Four antennas and a guest network are the two things that set it apart at this level. A guest network keeps visitors on their own connection, so they never need your main password. Setup runs through the app. The trade-off is that it lacks 802.11k, so phones can switch between units less smoothly. Roaming is still there, and it handles browsing and video without trouble. It suits someone with a modest broadband line who wants to stretch the signal to one or two rooms.

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