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TP-Link RE500X Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1500 MbpsCoverage area:139 m²

TP-Link RE500X 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 62% 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 52% of models
Score components

40%

6.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

7.7

Network & Security

12%

8.7

Setup & Management

10%

5.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–²Better than 52% of wi-fi-extenders
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 9,223 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.
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TP-Link RE500X

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 52% of models
Score components:

40%

6.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

7.7

Network & Security

12%

8.7

Setup & Management

10%

5.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

7.3
User score
User score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 9,223 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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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
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
TP-Link RE500X has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 72.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
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
1,500 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,500 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,500 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
â–¼ 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
?
Mesh compatibility
EasyMesh
Mesh standard
EasyMesh
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.
Requires mesh system.
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.
Requires OneMesh/EasyMesh.
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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.
TP-Link Tether 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 tplinkrepeater.net.
Automatic firmware updates
no
Automatic firmware updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender does not have automatic firmware updates. 46.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
Manual check/trigger required via Tether/UI
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.
Night Mode for LEDs.
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
78 mm
Width
78 mm
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 78 mm wide, narrower than 55.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
36 mm
Thickness
36 mm
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 36 mm thick, thinner than 79.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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TP-Link RE500X 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)
  • 7 dBm stronger transmit power
    Transmit power
    30 dBm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has higher transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (30 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    5 GHz maximum.
    30 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 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.
  • Supports DFS
    DFS support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports DFS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 43.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support DFS.
  • 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
  • 10 mm thinner
    Thickness
    36 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (36 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    36 mm vs 46 mm
  • 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.
  • 2x cheaper
    TP-Link RE500X is cheaper than the average Wi-Fi extender (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 4.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    TP-Link RE500X
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    TP-Link RE500X has a higher user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (8.35 vs 8.000).
    8.35 vs 8
  • 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)
  • 7 dBm stronger transmit power
    Transmit power
    30 dBm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <20 dBm – >30 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has higher transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (30 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    5 GHz maximum.
    30 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • 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.
  • Supports DFS
    DFS support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports DFS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 43.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support DFS.
  • 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.
  • 10 mm thinner
    Thickness
    36 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (36 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    36 mm vs 46 mm
  • 21.4% lighter
    Weight
    220 g
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (220 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    220 g vs 280 g
  • 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.
    Extender firmware omits on-device QoS
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ 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
  • 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
  • 15.5% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,500 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1500 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,500 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 0.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (10 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    10.8 W maximum also appears in specs.
    10 W vs 9.5 W
  • 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
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ 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
  • 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
  • 15.5% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,500 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1500 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,500 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 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.
    Extender firmware omits on-device QoS
  • 0.5 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (10 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    10.8 W maximum also appears in specs.
    10 W vs 9.5 W
  • 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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04/10/2025
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09/02/2026
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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about TP-Link RE500X

  • Simple and quick installation using the [TP-Link Tether app](Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjsonhttps://www.review-rating.com/en/product/tp-link-re500x-wifi-extender-26317Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjson)
  • Effective at eliminating dead zones with coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft.
  • Supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster, more stable connections compared to older standards
  • OneMesh compatibility allows for a seamless unified network with compatible [TP-Link routers](Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjsonhttps://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/range-extender/re500x/Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjson)
  • Includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed wired connections to gaming consoles or smart TVs
  • Capable of handling up to 25 devices simultaneously
  • Offers an [Access Point mode](Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjsonhttps://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/range-extender/re500x/Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjson) to convert a wired connection into a wireless signal

What we don't like about TP-Link RE500X

  • Actual Wi-Fi speeds are often noticeably lower than a direct router connection
  • Some users reported Wi-Fi 6 performance was underwhelming and lacked significant speed benefits
  • Physical design is somewhat bulky and may block adjacent outlets
  • Lacks support for newer [WPA3 encryption](Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjsonhttps://www.digitalcitizen.life/tp-link-re500x-review/Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjson) according to some technical reviews
  • Occasional reports of signal drops or the OneMesh feature not switching networks smoothly
  • The Ethernet port is positioned on the side, which some find inconvenient for cable management

Verdict

The TP-Link RE500X is an AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 range extender that delivers combined dual-band speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps (1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz) and features a powerful 1.5 GHz tri-core CPU for efficient data processing. Its main characteristics include OneMesh support for seamless roaming when paired with compatible routers, a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed wired devices, and a versatile Access Point mode. Key pros include excellent 5 GHz throughput, four high-performance internal amplifiers for enhanced coverage, and a smart signal indicator to simplify placement. However, some cons to consider are its relatively bulky wall-plug design, a higher price point compared to entry-level models, and a lack of WPA3 support in some versions.

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