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Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen) review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:?Coverage area:?

Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen) Review: Compare 64 technical specifications, 2 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen)
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

45%

8.7

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

15%

8.0

Reviews score

10%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 93% of wi fi extenders
8.8

Value for money

Value for money
8.8/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 90%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

40%

8.4

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.0

Network

12%

10

Setup

10%

6.4

Hardware

8%

10

Ports

★Better than 94%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 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
▲ Better than 52% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each 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.
▲Better than 52%
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User score

User score
7.6/ 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.6, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 46 lists (2%)
▲Better than 54%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen)

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

40%

8.4

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.0

Network

12%

10

Setup

10%

6.4

Hardware

8%

10

Ports

8.7
Reviews score
8.0
User score
?
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.8
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more advanced than 53.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 34.4% 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
?
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
yes
This Wi-Fi extender supports 802.11k. 24.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This Wi-Fi extender has 2 LAN port/s, more than 87.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.1% 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
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
?
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Mounting type
desktop
Portable design
?
Height
?
Width
?
Thickness
?
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Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen) vs the average Wi-Fi extender

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  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    This Wi-Fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports BSS coloring
    This Wi-Fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Advanced QAM level
    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.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • 6.9% better value for money
    Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen) has a higher value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (8.82 vs 8.2).
    8.82 vs 8.25
  • 6.9% better value for money
    Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen) has a higher value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (8.82 vs 8.2).
    8.82 vs 8.25
  • 9.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 52% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 video reviews, each 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.
    8.0 vs 7.3
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • Supports BSS coloring
    This Wi-Fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Advanced QAM level
    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.
    1,024-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • 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.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    This Wi-Fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Harald Karcher
≈ estimated
31/03/2022
Hands-on review · indoor and outdoor range, power measurements
Verdict
Telekom Speed Home WLAN gives good real-world speed and range, especially on 5 GHz, with generous hardware for the price.
9.5
CLP Tutorials
≈ estimated
30/06/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks, setup and access point mode
Verdict
Telekom Speed Home WLAN performs very well in access point mode and is especially recommended with Telekom routers.
Overview video
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen)

  • Wi-Fi 6 with OFDMA and MU-MIMO lets several devices share the network at once.
  • Two Ethernet ports take a desktop and a TV off the wireless link.
  • The guest network keeps visitors on a separate connection.
  • Mesh support lets you add units to reach rooms the first one misses.
  • WPA3 encryption protects the network with current security.
  • The portable design makes it easy to move between homes.

What customers don't like about Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen)

  • There is no 6 GHz band, so there is less room on the air in busy areas.
  • It is not built for outdoor use.
  • It is not waterproof, so bathrooms and damp cellars are out.
  • The Ethernet ports top out at 1 Gbps, which limits wired speed on very fast lines.

Verdict

Two Ethernet ports and a guest network set the Telekom Speed Home WLAN (2. Gen) apart from its rivals. It runs Wi-Fi 6 and can act as a mesh point, so one home network can stretch across several rooms. The guest network lets visitors get online without touching your main devices, and WPA3 encryption adds a modern layer of security. The 1 Gbps Ethernet port is fast enough for a wired desktop. Setup runs through a smartphone app, and the web page gives more control for tinkerers. The trade-off is the missing 6 GHz band, which leaves less room on the air in crowded flats. It is not built for outdoor or damp spots. It suits a family with a normal home and a few rooms to cover, who wants easy setup.

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