TP-Link Archer C5400X

It may be big and expensive, but TP-Link's Archer C5400X combines first-rate speed, range and built-in security to rule over all other gaming routers.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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Product details

  • Dynamic optimization prioritizes traffic to eradicate latency / AC5400 tri-band Wi-Fi over one 2.4 GHz and two 5 GHz bands
  • Wi-Fi Made for Gamers / 1.8 GHz 64 Bit Quad-Core CPU and 1GB RAM / 8 Gigabit LAN Ports
  • Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance / Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
  • Doubled Wired Speeds / Comprehensive Security / 2 USB 3.0 Ports
  • 8 Detachable High-Performance Antennas / Parental Controls / Wi-Fi Encryption

PROS

+ Excellent performance
+ Triband design
+ Customization potential
+ Security software

CONS

- Big
- Can't aim antennas
- Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on February 03, 2021
It may be big and expensive, but TP-Link's Archer C5400X combines first-rate speed, range and built-in security to rule over all other gaming routers.
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By TechRadar on October 23, 2018
The TP-Link Archer C5400X is an excellent enthusiast-grade router which retains an easy-to-use interface. It's incredibly fast, it covers a very wide area, and QoS shaping routines inside (and a not insignificant processor and memory combination) means it's ready for anything. Bit expensive, though...
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