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TP-Link RE200 review: 64 specs compared

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

TP-Link RE200 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications, 11 expert and video reviews and 6 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

TP-Link RE200
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

45%

7.1

Technical score

30%

8.9

List score

15%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

8.3

User score

▲Better than 68% of wi fi extenders
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
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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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

40%

6.2

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.8

Network

12%

8.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

3.3

Ports

▼Worse than 53%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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 71% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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 71%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 61% of models

70%

8.0

Rating

30%

8.9

Popularity

▲Better than 61%
8.9

List score

List score
8.9/ 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 (6)
List score: in 6 of 47 lists (13%)
▲Better than 88%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the TP-Link RE200

Based on 6 · 5

Simple setup, good range and a small size win praise, but opinions split on speed and roaming disappoints.
Praised
Mixed views
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TP-Link RE200

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

40%

6.2

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.8

Network

12%

8.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

3.3

Ports

7.1
Reviews score
8.2
User score
8.3
List score
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.5
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
750 Mbps
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 77% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 6.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This Wi-Fi extender reaches 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, which is slower than 55.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 42.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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What reviewers say
Ethernet backhaul
?
Mesh compatibility
?
Mesh standard
EasyMesh
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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What reviewers say
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
0.1 Gbps
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This Wi-Fi extender offers 0.1 Gbps Ethernet speed, slower than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 26.7% 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
no
This Wi-Fi extender does not have automatic firmware updates. 45.5% 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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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say

TP-Link RE200 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

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  • 1 more antennas
    This Wi-Fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    3 vs 2
  • 11.3% higher list score
    List score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 (6)
    List score: in 6 of 47 lists (13%)
    8.9 vs 8.0
  • 12.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 71% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • 11.3% higher list score
    List score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 (6)
    List score: in 6 of 47 lists (13%)
    8.9 vs 8.0
  • 12.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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 71% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • 1 more antennas
    This Wi-Fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    3 vs 2
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    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
  • 57.1% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (750 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    750 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 25% slower 2.4 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 2.4 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 400 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 400 Mbps
  • 63.9% slower 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (433 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    433 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 57.1% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This Wi-Fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (750 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    750 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 25% slower 2.4 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 2.4 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 400 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 400 Mbps
  • 63.9% slower 5 GHz speed
    This Wi-Fi extender delivers slower 5 GHz speeds than the average Wi-Fi extender (433 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
    433 Mbps vs 1,201 Mbps
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    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

Video reviews

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

6.0
Harsh Sharma
≈ estimated
29/03/2025
Hands-on review · speed tests on four devices and roof test
Verdict
TP-Link RE200 is not for homes with fast internet, but it is useful for spots with no signal at all.
8.0
TechGuru Andrew
≈ estimated
01/06/2020
Speed test · 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz with copy tests
Verdict
TP-Link RE200 is strong on the 5 GHz band but slow on 2.4 GHz, and the creator says it is worth buying.
9.0
PadhKeDekho
≈ estimated
25/03/2025
Unboxing and setup · speed tests
Verdict
TP-Link RE200 is strongly recommended by the creator, based on setup and a first speed test; a long-term review is still to come.
9.0
gMoneyBuddy
≈ estimated
04/02/2017
Unboxing and setup · quick reception check
Verdict
TP-Link RE200 set up smoothly and clearly improved reception in the office.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Shop video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
infobits.in
✓ explicit
29/07/2025
Long-term test · Budget dead-zone fix
Verdict
The TP-Link AC750 (RE200) is a cheap, no-fuss fix for one or two dead zones in a small home, but it is not for multi-floor houses.
9.0
padhkedekho.com
✓ explicit
04/08/2026
One-month test · Budget Wi-Fi extender
Verdict
The TP-Link AC750 (RE200) fixed dead spots on a ground floor and porch, but speeds fall with distance from the extender.
6.0
techadvisor.com
≈ estimated
08/01/2015
Hands-on test · Dual-band extender
Verdict
The TP-Link RE200 adds fast 5GHz support to a budget extender, but its 2.4GHz signal was weaker than the cheaper TL-WA860RE.
6.1
pctipps.de
✓ explicit
30/10/2020
Lab test · Dual-band repeater
Verdict
The TP-Link RE200 is a cheap extender that boosts weak 2.4GHz signals well, but it suits people comfortable with English menus, and buyers should avoid crossband mode.
9.0
guide-amplificateur-wifi.fr
≈ estimated
10/03/2021
Hands-on test · Range and streaming
Verdict
The TP-Link RE200 is a small, light extender that reaches far rooms and the garden, suited to large homes that need reliable streaming and online gaming.
8.0
redeszone.net
✓ explicit
11/12/2014
Lab test · Dual-band extender
Verdict
The TP-Link RE200 is an entry-level dual-band extender with strong repeater speeds, but its 100Mbps port and lack of roaming hold it back in demanding setups.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about TP-Link RE200

  • Dual-band operation lets it use either the 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz band.
  • Three antennas and beamforming help focus the signal toward your devices.
  • Roaming helps devices move between access points.
  • A phone app handles setup and settings.
  • Mesh support lets it join other TP-Link units.
  • WPA3 security protects the connection.

What customers don't like about TP-Link RE200

  • The 5 GHz band tops out at 433 Mbps, which slows big downloads.
  • The wired port runs at 0.1 Gbps, so cabled devices are slowed.
  • It has no automatic firmware updates.
  • It is for indoor use only and has no IP rating.

Verdict

Three antennas and a wired port are the main points of the TP-Link RE200, a dual-band extender for a home with a weak spot. The rating is 750 Mbps, but the 5 GHz band tops out at 433 Mbps, so big downloads take longer. The wired port is the catch: at 0.1 Gbps, a PC or console plugged in cannot go faster than that. The phone app handles setup, mesh support lets it join other TP-Link units, and roaming helps devices switch between access points. Beamforming and MU-MIMO help several devices stay connected at once, and WPA3 secures the link. It is portable, but it is for indoor use only and has no automatic firmware updates. It suits someone with one dead spot, a few devices, and a need for a cable at one desk.

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