We compared two plug-in Wi-Fi extenders for filling in dead spots: the TP-Link RE315 (AC1200) and the Netgear EX3110 (AC750).
What we looked at
Stated speeds and bands, coverage and device claims, features such as mesh and access point mode, set-up, and price.
The verdict
If you want AC1200 dual band with 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, an Ethernet port, OneMesh support with compatible routers and a 3-year warranty, the TP-Link RE315 is the feature-rich, cheaper pick, at £25.64. If you prefer a simple AC750 booster with a stated 800 sq ft of added coverage for up to 20 devices and set-up through the Nighthawk app or WPS, the Netgear EX3110 is the straightforward option, at £29.99.
An AC1200 extender with an Ethernet port, OneMesh and a 3-year warranty, for £4.35 less.
A plain AC750 booster with a stated 800 sq ft and 20-device claim, but no Ethernet port listed and £4 more.
TP-Link RE315 AC1200 WiFi Extender Booster, Ethernet Port, OneMesh Compatible, External Antennas — Most Features
Intended for: Marketed as a dual-band AC1200 Wi-Fi extender with external antennas and an Ethernet port that works with any Wi-Fi router, supports OneMesh with compatible TP-Link routers, and is set up through an app.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Netgear EX3110 on these listings
- AC1200 dual band: 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
- OneMesh compatibility to join a mesh network with a OneMesh router
- Adaptive Path Selection, a smart signal indicator and a High Speed Mode
- AP Mode to add Wi-Fi to a wired network, and a 3-year warranty
- Ethernet port and external antennas, per the title
Worth knowing
- OneMesh needs a compatible router to create the mesh network
- The listing gives no coverage figure in square feet
Best for
- Homes with a TP-Link OneMesh router
- Anyone who wants a wired Ethernet connection from the extender
- Buyers who want AC1200 speeds for less
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a stated coverage area
- Buyers who prefer WPS-only set-up
NETGEAR WiFi Extender Booster EX3110, Adds Up to 800 sq ft, 750 Mbps (AC750) — Simple Setup
Intended for: Marketed as a dual-band AC750 Wi-Fi extender that adds up to 800 sq ft of coverage for up to 20 devices, works with any router, and is set up with the Nighthawk app or by pressing WPS.
What we liked
- Adds up to 800 sq ft of Wi-Fi 5 coverage, per the listing
- Speeds up to 750 Mbps (AC750) across up to 20 devices with Dual Band FastLane technology
- Works with any router, from any wall socket
- Set-up through the Nighthawk app or WPS
- Supports WEP and WPA/WPA2 security
Worth knowing
- Costs £4.35 more than the TP-Link RE315 on these listings
- The listing does not mention an Ethernet port or mesh support
Best for
- Buyers who want a simple plug-in booster
- Anyone who values a stated 800 sq ft coverage claim
- Homes with a Netgear router
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants AC1200 speeds
- Buyers who want an Ethernet port or OneMesh
