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TP-Link Archer C3150

Metascore

Pros & Cons

Reviews

Price: $181

79

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    3
  • Good:
    2
  • Average:
    2
  • Bad:
    1
6.8

User Score

Based on 578 reviews
as scored by Amazon users

Pros:

  • Simple to set up
  • Strong, consistent signal
  • Plenty of ports

Cons:

  • Middling 2,4GHz range performance in testing, MU-MIMO not enabled
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Last revision on January 25, 2019

Editors Liked

  • Simple to set up
  • Strong, consistent signal
  • Plenty of ports
  • Relatively good performance
  • Lots of management settings

Editors Didn't Like

  • Middling 2,4GHz range performance in testing, MU-MIMO not enabled

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Expert reviews and ratings

By APH Networks on June 30, 2017 75

When my kids read this review in the future, they probably will be looking at this and wondering how we survived with such slow Internet. Of course by then, they will be experiencing Gigabit speeds, while their computers will be smaller than I can...

By nasilemaktech.com on January 08, 2017 73

Personally, the TP-Link AC3150 is a decent router that can handle quite a heavy beating. While its aesthetics aren't the best due to its dust attraction, it can still please some eyes. Just be careful while wiping it. The performance of it can be a...

By HardwareCanucks on November 25, 2016 90

Overall, we would recommend taking a long hard look at this relatively unknown router as it might just prove to be a diamond in the rough for a wide variety of consumers willing to take a small leap of faith. Just make sure to immediately update the firmware to get the best possible experience.

By Digital Trends on July 13, 2016 80

We're all starting to use more bandwidth. Whether it's high-resolution Netflix streaming, downloading games, or just meandering around YouTube, it's not just computer nerds who need a faster wireless network. No one wants to deal with buffering.Enter...

By ImpulseGamer on July 02, 2016 90

The TP-LINK AC3150 (Archer C3150) WiFi Router is a decent product if you're looking for a clever...

By TheStraitsTimes on June 22, 2016 60

The C3150 is one of the cheapest MU-MIMO routers in the market. It has a clean and user-friendly interface, but its performance is...

By PC Mag on April 22, 2016 70

The TP-Link AC3150 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C3150 is a well-equipped dual-band router that delivers speedy file transfers and gives you a wide assortment of management...

By uk.hardware.info on August 10, 2018

One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current...

By uk.hardware.info on January 26, 2018

Looking at the results, we see that none of the 11 models score particularly badly in the 5 GHz throughput test while in the same test on 2,4 GHz band the fastest router's speed is twice as high as that of the slowest router. This also applies to the...

By chip.com.my on January 10, 2017

For a router in this price bracket, the Archer C3150 delivers great transfer speeds and has useful features, making it an excellent choice if you need those aspects on your local network.(previously published in issue December...

By Hardware Canucks on November 24, 2016

The TP-Link Archer C3150 may not be a perfect router, but it is impressive nonetheless. Essentially, this router's performance allows it to overcome its less than perfect user interface and it won us over in spite of this rather large handicap....

By SmallNetBuilder on August 10, 2016

Broadcom-based AC3100 (aka 3150) class 4x4 router with Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB 3.0 storage and printer...

International Review By profesionalreview.com on December 26, 2016 92

acerca de TP-Link Archer C3150Este TP-Link Archer C3150 es un router extermadamente rápido, con un rendimiento inalámbrico que llega a lo más alto de las tablas en cortas distancias, hasta el punto de que es el primer router con velocidades que no solo...

International Review By elchapuzasinformatico.com on June 22, 2017

El TP-Link Archer C3150 es un router realmente potente específicamente diseñado para los que hacen uso de conexiones de auténtica banda ancha, léase fibra óptica, y múltiples dispositivos de forma simultánea. Ofrece la estabilidad y velocidad que los...

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