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Netgear EAX14 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1800 MbpsCoverage area:139 m²

Netgear EAX14 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.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 51% of wi-fi-extenders
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

40%

7.2

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

6.6

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

6.3

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 53% of wi-fi-extenders
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £70

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Netgear EAX14

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

40%

7.2

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

6.6

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

6.3

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

7.3
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Netgear EAX14 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 55% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more advanced than 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% 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
1,800 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,800 Mbps
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 52.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
600 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
600 Mbps
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, faster than 75.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
no
Ethernet backhaul
no
â–¼ 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
Nighthawk Mesh
Mesh standard
proprietary mesh
Roaming feature
yes
Roaming feature
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This wi-fi extender supports roaming. 17.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
Via Smart Roaming.
802.11k support
yes
802.11k support
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This wi-fi extender supports 802.11k. 24% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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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
1 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
â–² 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
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
yes
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Nighthawk 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.
Web UI at mywifiext.net.
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
yes
LED control
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% 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
149 mm
Height
149 mm
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 149 mm tall, taller than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
68.4 mm
Width
68.4 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 68.4 mm wide, narrower than 82.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
52.3 mm
Thickness
52.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 52.3 mm thick, thicker than 63.7% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Netgear EAX14 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
    DL/UL OFDMA.
  • 150 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    600 Mbps
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (600 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    600 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 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.
  • 8x more flash storage
    Flash storage
    128 MB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 MB – >128 MB
    This wi-fi extender has more flash storage than the average Wi-Fi extender (128 MB vs 16 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 16 MB of flash storage.
    128 MB vs 16 MB
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Advanced QAM level
    QAM level
    1024-QAM
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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 QAM.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • Supports Target Wake Time
    Target Wake Time (TWT)
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports Target Wake Time, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support Target Wake Time.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
    DL/UL OFDMA.
  • 150 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    600 Mbps
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (600 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    600 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • Supports BSS coloring
    BSS coloring
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Advanced QAM level
    QAM level
    1024-QAM
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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 QAM.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • Supports Target Wake Time
    Target Wake Time (TWT)
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports Target Wake Time, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support Target Wake Time.
  • 1.4% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,800 Mbps
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1800 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,800 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 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.
  • 8x more flash storage
    Flash storage
    128 MB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 MB – >128 MB
    This wi-fi extender has more flash storage than the average Wi-Fi extender (128 MB vs 16 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 16 MB of flash storage.
    128 MB vs 16 MB
  • 13 mm narrower width
    Width
    68.4 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is narrower than the average Wi-Fi extender (68.4 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    68.4 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    â–¼ 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 QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • 7.3% smaller coverage area
    Coverage area
    139 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a smaller area than the average Wi-Fi extender (139 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    139 m² vs 150 m²
  • 2.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    12 W
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (12 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    12 W vs 9.5 W
  • 11 fewer connected devices
    Max connected devices
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 – >128
    This wi-fi extender supports fewer connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (20 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    Recommended maximum.
    20 vs 31
  • 6.59x less popular
    Netgear EAX14 has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 6.3 mm thicker
    Thickness
    52.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (52.3 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    52.3 mm vs 46 mm
  • 27 mm taller
    Height
    149 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (149 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    149 mm vs 122 mm
  • 6.59x less popular
    Netgear EAX14 has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 7.3% smaller coverage area
    Coverage area
    139 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a smaller area than the average Wi-Fi extender (139 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    139 m² vs 150 m²
  • 11 fewer connected devices
    Max connected devices
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 – >128
    This wi-fi extender supports fewer connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (20 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    Recommended maximum.
    20 vs 31
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Ethernet backhaul
    no
    â–¼ 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 QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • 2.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    12 W
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (12 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    12 W vs 9.5 W
  • 6.3 mm thicker
    Thickness
    52.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (52.3 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    52.3 mm vs 46 mm
  • 27 mm taller
    Height
    149 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is taller than the average Wi-Fi extender (149 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    149 mm vs 122 mm

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What we like about Netgear EAX14

  • Significantly boosts WiFi signal strength and eliminates dead zones in areas like basements and garages
  • Supports WiFi 6 technology, providing faster speeds and better handling of multiple connected devices
  • Features 'Smart Roaming' which allows for a single network name (SSID) throughout the home
  • Generally straightforward setup process using the Nighthawk smartphone app
  • Includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for hardwiring devices that lack built-in WiFi

What we don't like about Netgear EAX14

  • Setup can occasionally be time-consuming or require multiple troubleshooting steps
  • Lack of external antennas, which can sometimes limit peak signal strength compared to models with adjustable antennas
  • The companion app may include frequent notifications for paid security services like Netgear Armor
  • Users cannot easily identify which specific devices are connected to the extender through the management interface
  • Performance may still be inferior to a dedicated multi-unit mesh system for very large or demanding homes

Verdict

The Netgear EAX14 is an AX1800 4-stream Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender that delivers combined speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps (1.2 Gbps on 5GHz and 600 Mbps on 2.4GHz) and covers up to 1,500 square feet. This dual-band wall-plug device features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, MU-MIMO and OFDMA support for handling up to 20 devices, and WPA3 security. Its main advantages include seamless smart roaming with a single network name, backward compatibility with older Wi-Fi standards, and easy management via the Nighthawk app. However, users have noted it can be somewhat bulky, lacks a pass-through power outlet, and some may find the initial app-based setup a bit complex.

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