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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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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.
https://dongknows.com/tp-link-arc...50-review/
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.
All these sub $200 AX routers from every manufacture use the same intel 654 chipset
Questions:
1) Why do you think TP-Link required a phone ID for the app download. Does it apply I will be charged for something?
2) What's the use of establishing a TP-Link account when you can control the router locally on your PC, presumably, without having to connect TP LINK Cloud? What purpose does TP Link Cloud serve anyway?
Thanks.
3 work laptops (tons of data passing.. Tons), 2 tablets and 1 laptop streaming 1080p. Tv also streaming. Cameras cellphones watches...
Not a single issue... I think the router has gone like a year without being turned off..
I only wish it had faster usb write speed. But i think i just solved that via workgroup in network.
Awesome range too. Even if it doesn't have external antennas (2200ft house)
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AX20 is a BCM6755 SoC
AX1500 is a BCM6570 SoC + stand alone BCM N Chip.
The intel stuff is only really used for AX3000 class routers. AX3000 is a mix of Broadcom (ASUS AX3000/AX58U) and intel (TPlink/Netgear)
AX is 2 years old at this point from a router perspective. Just lack of market push and AC parts being cheaper for manufacturers to implement. (To be fair, IoT devices don't really need the speed in most situations, but it would be nice if 2.4G AX was implemented)
Every recently released IoT Device is ironically AC and N products.
Questions:
1) Why do you think TP-Link required a phone ID for the app download. Does it apply I will be charged for something?
2) What's the use of establishing a TP-Link account when you can control the router locally on your PC, presumably, without having to connect TP LINK Cloud? What purpose does TP Link Cloud serve anyway?
Thanks.
The app makes connecting and setting up the router way easier, it allows you manage the router even when your not home.
AX is 2 years old at this point from a router perspective. Just lack of market push and AC parts being cheaper for manufacturers to implement. (To be fair, IoT devices don't really need the speed in most situations, but it would be nice if 2.4G AX was implemented)
Every recently released IoT Device is ironically AC and N products.
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The app makes connecting and setting up the router way easier, it allows you manage the router even when your not home.
Again, I am trying to understand the logic here.
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