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TP-Link RE800BE Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:18656 MbpsCoverage area:?

TP-Link RE800BE 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.

9.1

Overall score

Score
9.1/ 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.
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Technical score

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User score

★Better than 96% of wi-fi-extenders
9.1

Technical score

Technical score
9.1/ 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.
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40%

9.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.3

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

4.6

Hardware & Deployment

8%

10

Ports

★Better than 97% of wi-fi-extenders
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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.
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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender TP-Link RE800BE

Technical score
Technical score
9.1/ 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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40%

9.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

9.3

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

4.6

Hardware & Deployment

8%

10

Ports

9.1
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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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.
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Popularity:
TP-Link RE800BE 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
9.0/ 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.
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60%

9.1

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

9.0
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), more advanced than 93.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 6.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Tri-band
Wi-Fi bands
Tri-band
This wi-fi extender supports Tri-band, more versatile than 86.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 13.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Bands: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz.
6 GHz band support
yes
6 GHz band support
yes
This wi-fi extender supports the 6 GHz band. 95.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
18,656 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
18,656 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 18,656 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, faster than 100% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Also marketed as BE19000.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
1,376 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
1,376 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,376 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, faster than 100% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
yes
Ethernet backhaul
yes
This wi-fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 49.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Requires firmware update.
Mesh compatibility
EasyMesh
Mesh standard
EasyMesh
Roaming feature
yes
Roaming feature
yes
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
This wi-fi extender supports 802.11k. 24% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
3
N. of LAN ports
3
This wi-fi extender has 3 LAN port/s, more than 94.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
10 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
10 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 10 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 100% of Wi-Fi extenders.
10 + 1 Gbps ports.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
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
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
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
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
Auto-update via TP-Link app.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Night Mode for LEDs.
Buttons present
wps, reset, power, led, wi-fi
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Mounting type
desktop
Portable design
no
Portable design
no
This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
96 mm
Height
96 mm
This wi-fi extender is 96 mm tall, shorter than 60.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
302 mm
Width
302 mm
This wi-fi extender is 302 mm wide, wider than 99% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
96 mm
Thickness
96 mm
This wi-fi extender is 96 mm thick, thicker than 95.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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TP-Link RE800BE vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 10.51x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    18,656 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (18656 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    Also marketed as BE19000.
    18,656 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • Multi-band support
    Wi-Fi bands
    Tri-band
    This wi-fi extender supports more versatile Wi-Fi bands than the average Wi-Fi extender (Tri-band vs Dual-band). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Dual-band Wi-Fi bands.
    Bands: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz.
    Tri-band vs Dual-band
  • 6 more antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    8 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (8 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    Also marketed as BE19000.
    8 vs 2
  • Wide channel support
    Channel width support
    320 + 160 + 80 + 40 + 20
    This wi-fi extender supports broader channel widths than the average Wi-Fi extender (320 + 160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20). The average Wi-Fi extender supports 80 + 40 + 20 channel widths.
    320 MHz on 6 GHz only.
    320 + 160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • 926 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    1,376 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1376 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    1,376 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 2 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    This wi-fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (3 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 11.2% better value for money
    TP-Link RE800BE has a higher value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (8.95 vs 8.1).
    8.95 vs 8.05
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    This wi-fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 10.51x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    18,656 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches faster Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (18656 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    Also marketed as BE19000.
    18,656 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • Multi-band support
    Wi-Fi bands
    Tri-band
    This wi-fi extender supports more versatile Wi-Fi bands than the average Wi-Fi extender (Tri-band vs Dual-band). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Dual-band Wi-Fi bands.
    Bands: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz.
    Tri-band vs Dual-band
  • 6 more antennas
    Wi-Fi speed
    8 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender has more antennas than the average Wi-Fi extender (8 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 antennas.
    Also marketed as BE19000.
    8 vs 2
  • Wide channel support
    Channel width support
    320 + 160 + 80 + 40 + 20
    This wi-fi extender supports broader channel widths than the average Wi-Fi extender (320 + 160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20). The average Wi-Fi extender supports 80 + 40 + 20 channel widths.
    320 MHz on 6 GHz only.
    320 + 160 + 80 + 40 + 20 vs 80 + 40 + 20
  • 926 Mbps faster 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    1,376 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a faster 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1376 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    1,376 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 65 more connected devices
    Max connected devices
    96
    This wi-fi extender supports more connected devices than the average Wi-Fi extender (96 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
    96 vs 31
  • 6 GHz band support
    6 GHz band support
    yes
    This wi-fi extender supports the 6 GHz band, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 5.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
  • Advanced QAM level
    QAM level
    4096-QAM
    This wi-fi extender uses a more advanced QAM level than the average Wi-Fi extender (4096-QAM vs 256-QAM). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 256-QAM QAM.
    4,096-QAM vs 256-QAM
  • 4 dBm stronger transmit power
    Transmit power
    27 dBm
    This wi-fi extender has higher transmit power than the average Wi-Fi extender (27 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    27 dBm vs 23 dBm
  • Supports DFS
    DFS support
    yes
    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
    This wi-fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • 2 more spatial streams
    Spatial streams per band
    4
    This wi-fi extender has more spatial streams per band than the average Wi-Fi extender (4 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Target Wake Time
    Target Wake Time (TWT)
    yes
    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.
  • 2 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    This wi-fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (3 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 10x faster Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    10 Gbps
    This wi-fi extender offers faster Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (10 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    10 + 1 Gbps ports.
    10 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    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.
    Auto-update via TP-Link app.
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    This wi-fi extender has more RAM than the average Wi-Fi extender (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    This wi-fi extender was released more recently than the average Wi-Fi extender (2024 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    August 2024
    2024 vs 2020
  • Not portable
    Portable design
    no
    This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
  • 7.57x heavier
    Weight
    2,120 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (2120 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    2,120 g vs 280 g
  • 5.7 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (15.2 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    23 W maximum also appears in specs.
    15.2 W vs 9.5 W
  • 50 mm thicker
    Thickness
    96 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (96 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    96 mm vs 46 mm
  • 5x more expensive
    TP-Link RE800BE is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£350 vs £70).
    £350 vs £70
  • 220.6 mm wider
    Width
    302 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (302 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    302 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 6.59x less popular
    TP-Link RE800BE has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 5x more expensive
    TP-Link RE800BE is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£350 vs £70).
    £350 vs £70
  • 6.59x less popular
    TP-Link RE800BE has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • Not portable
    Portable design
    no
    This wi-fi extender does not have a portable design, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
  • 7.57x heavier
    Weight
    2,120 g
    This wi-fi extender is heavier than the average Wi-Fi extender (2120 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    2,120 g vs 280 g
  • 5.7 W higher power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses more power than the average Wi-Fi extender (15.2 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    23 W maximum also appears in specs.
    15.2 W vs 9.5 W
  • 50 mm thicker
    Thickness
    96 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (96 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    96 mm vs 46 mm
  • 220.6 mm wider
    Width
    302 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (302 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    302 mm vs 81.4 mm

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What we like about TP-Link RE800BE

  • Extremely fast throughput speeds, specifically leveraging Wi-Fi 7 and the 6GHz band
  • Excellent wired connectivity with a high-speed 10Gbps Ethernet port
  • Easy setup process using the TP-Link Tether app or the physical WPS button
  • Stable performance for demanding tasks like 4K/8K streaming and high-end gaming without lag
  • Sleek, modern vertical design that effectively hides internal antennas while maintaining good cooling
  • Reliable mesh integration with EasyMesh-compatible routers for seamless whole-home coverage

What we don't like about TP-Link RE800BE

  • High price point compared to standard Wi-Fi 6 or 6E extenders, often noted as a significant investment
  • 6GHz band range is limited and performance drops significantly when separated by multiple walls
  • Occasional connectivity or 'switching' issues reported when paired with certain non-TP-Link routers (e.g., Fritzbox)
  • Bulky physical footprint compared to traditional plug-in extenders, requiring flat surface placement
  • Full potential is currently restricted by the relatively low number of consumer devices that actually support Wi-Fi 7

Verdict

The TP-Link RE800BE is a high-end BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 range extender capable of combined speeds up to 19 Gbps, distributed across the 6 GHz (11520 Mbps), 5 GHz (5760 Mbps), and 2.4 GHz (1376 Mbps) bands. It features eight internal high-gain antennas, Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for reduced latency, and 320 MHz channel support to maximize throughput. Key advantages include its unprecedented 10 Gbps LAN port paired with two additional Gigabit ports, EasyMesh compatibility for seamless roaming, and a built-in Access Point mode. However, notable drawbacks include its premium price point, which is significantly higher than traditional extenders, and a large physical footprint that requires a flat surface rather than being a direct wall-plug design.

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