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Target price of $129 less the 10% coupon is $116. Coupon Expires 10/31
#1 Rated by the New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...fi-router/
You can get the AX3000 (Archer AX 50) for $116 at TARGET (see below)
https://www.target.com/p/tp-link-...A-79847621
HOW TO GET IT FOR $116 AT TARGET (2 WAYS)
New price is $129 and then apply the 10% off one electronic item (Target circle coupon). Total came to $116 and change. If you are a target Redcard member get additional 5% Redcard discount[/QUOTE]
10% coupon can be found here (Expires October 31)：
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At Walmart, you can get the $99 AX1800 (Archer AX 20) model. Note that "PeteyTheStriker" who is very knowledgeable on routers has commented extensively on this thread has recommended the upgrade from the AX20 to AX50 if you can afford it. Through Target (see above, you can get the AX 3000 for $116)
WALMART
$99 AX1800 (Archer AX 20)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Lin.../210201077
FOR ONLY $17 More (Target), you can upgrade from the Archer AX20 (AX1800) to the TP-LINK Archer AX50, i.e., AX 3000,
https://www.target.com/p/tp-link-...A-79847621
COMPARISON OF AX20 ($99) VS AX50 ($129) [ Thanks - zpeedster_m ]; Note that "PeteyTheStriker" who is very knowledgeable on routers has commented extensively on this thread has recommended the upgrade from the AX20 to AX50 if you can afford it.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...fi-router/
TP-Link Archer AX50
The best Wi-Fi router
In our tests the TP-Link Archer AX50 created a speedy, responsive network even from across a medium house. You have to spend a lot more on a router—or a mesh kit if you have a very large home—to get anything even a little better. It's our first WI-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router pick.
The TP-Link Archer AX50 is reasonably priced, yet it can handle a growing selection of laptops and smart devices while surpassing the performance of routers that cost twice as much. It's generally speedy and able to reach long range, it has little lag even when the network is busy, and it's a great choice if you have a high-performance internet service plan. It's compatible with Wi-Fi 6, the latest wireless standard, and it comes with built-in security in the form of a lifetime subscription to updates.
TP-Link Archer AX20
If our main pick is unavailable
The Archer AX20 offers fewer features than our pick for a slightly lower price, but in most cases it can keep up in throughput, responsiveness, and ease of setup.
If our pick is out of stock or its price is more than $30 higher, you should consider the TP-Link Archer AX20 instead. The AX20 looks like the AX50 and offers a strong, responsive network that's nearly as good, especially if your house isn't larger than our 2,300-square-foot-test home. But it's not quite as fast at longer ranges, and TP-Link sacrifices a few advanced features and settings in its administration interface to meet the lower price
REVIEWS (Thanks "PeteyTheStriker")
https://play3r.net/reviews/networ...er-review/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXVGRKgaxYo
https://www.blacktubi.com/review/...cher-ax50/
https://techprojournal.com/tp-lin...ink_AX3000
Overall if you want a entry level to medium end router, you cant go wrong.[/QUOTE]
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
1. Donknows has a review on the AX3000 (Archer AX 50) this has thoroughly been discredited on this thread.
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As was mentioned by me and a few others, that DONGKNOWS review is poorly done. It is not an apples to apples comparison, he used a router with a brand new firmware comparing to an identical router with firmware over 6 months old which had major problems just like any other router around that time. It takes time to work out the bugs and TP-Link, Netgear, Asus to name a few all put out routers with bugged performance with their first set of Wifi 6 routers. So yeah..... Important to make apples to apples instead of reading something without understanding the testing. If he did it the correct way he would have had both side by side on the same firmware.The routers are identical outside USB 3.0 port and Homecare included on one, so you will get identical performance results with the same firmware.
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2. CAT7, a CAT 6 or CAT5e cable is needed for gigabit Ethernet. Most cables made for the last 10 years are already 5e, so just saying that cables are usually never a bottleneck.
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In-depth review from Dongknows, the Walmart version of AX50 seems to be lower performance.
https://dongknows.com/tp-link-archer-ax50-review/
In-depth review from Dongknows, the Walmart version of AX50 seems to be lower performance.
https://dongknows.com/tp-link-arc...50-review/
-Wifi6 5G performance seems top tier over range.
-So So high end wifi5 5G performance. Competitive with other 4x4 5G AX radios.
- 2.4G (3x3) performance seems very competitive to most higher end 4x4 radios in the right environment.
I had one for a bit, but couldn't justify the price increase over a GT-AC2900 (upgraded AC86U) I got on sale. Which offers me most of the performance that the AX86U has.
Would have kept it if AX 2.4G devices were more wide spread (non existent) as theres a significant boost in performance here and one of the best aspects of WIFI6.
I mostly stream Netflix on my smart TV and playing mobile games or watching youtube on my phone. I also will have the Nest Thermostat, about 10 smartbulbs, and 3 Alexia devices.
In-depth review from Dongknows, the Walmart version of AX50 seems to be lower performance.
https://dongknows.com/tp-link-arc...50-review/
Can someone tell me the difference between these two?
Archer C90
https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-n.../#overview
Archer C9
https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-n.../#overview
Is it just same technology but different form factor?
So if I had to pick one, it would be the more future proof AX1800.
Ill admit though, that would be a ton of work to consistently pull off and is highly variable.. especially when clients such as AX200/201 are updated as well over time.
From my point of view, his results are more akin to stuff found in a wide office environment rather than a congested home with multiple walls in between. This is where 2x2 Radios tend to offer worse performance than shown.
In my personal home, 2x2 entry devices are much worse than most 4x4 AC w2 stuff
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2.4G and 5G-1 run off the same lower end SoC like the AX1800 (2x2 + 2x2 Radios)
5G-2 has a weird implementation of a 4x4 BCM43684 radio. 1440mbps means QAM256 and QAM1024 are disabled.. which seems extremely weird for a product that is marketed to push 1g internet. Max link should be 720mbps on a 2x2 client. IF you see higher on AX close range, TPLINK simply lies
Marketing claims 160HT can be enabled, but then this isn't a AX3200 product at all.
Regardless, this is the radio you use for long range performance.
The AX3200 is the same product as the AX6600 internally (4800 HT160, 1200 HT80, 600 HT 40) in other parts of the world.
I know ASUS region locks firmware and its impossible to "flash over" modern stuff, but this TPLINK product may be flash-able if you're willing to risk your device and return to Costco if stuff goes wrong. The only issue I see here is regional channels not working for US market. meaning.. youll lose the lower 5G 36-48 band.
Its likely an "AX6600" with some bullshit specs anyway.
Is two different products/SKUs. Thus, they are different in some way. For 95% of users, it will be like the same. But there are a slightly different that some people will care.
Because of the less software/features, they priced it cheaper.
But the main question is that, is it really a deal if the MSRP is at 129? If this is the AX50, where the MSRP is 149, and is price at 129, then yes is a deal. But if is a strip down version and the regular price is 129, then it is not a deal since is every day price.
Is two different products/SKUs. Thus, they are different in some way. For 95% of users, it will be like the same. But there are a slightly different that some people will care.
Because of the less software/features, they priced it cheaper.
But the main question is that, is it really a deal if the MSRP is at 129? If this is the AX50, where the MSRP is 149, and is price at 129, then yes is a deal. But if is a strip down version and the regular price is 129, then it is not a deal since is every day price.
I would assume TP link just bullshits the spec and its really the same as the AX90 model that's set to be released, but that's sorta unconfirmed.
Whats weird is the AX3200 lacks 2 antennas, but the PCB's have identical hook up points.I would assume the AX3200 shares attennas with other bands to save cost. Both are 4x4 + 2x2 + 2x2.
Edit. One of the antennas is hooked up to a internal point on the 3200. The other is just missing.
Edit2: Could also be running 3x3 mode with QAM 256 enabled 1024 disabled. Would make more sense. Kinda a waste of a 4x4 chip though, but ASUS does the same stuff on the AX58U.. 4x4 chip limited to 2x4.
2x2 AX client will show up as 960mbps on AX200/201 card if thats the case.
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