TP-Link
TP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500
The TP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500 lands as a entry-level wi-fi extender, built around Wi-Fi 6.
39/100
Wi-Fi 61500 MbpsEasyMesh Compatibledual-band
£39.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- App setup
- Scores 39/100
- No tri-band
- Below-average max throughput
Score profile
Scored against the wi-fi extenders classWhere the TP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Max throughput1500
Bandsdual-band
Ethernet
Ethernet ports1
Max port speed1
Mesh and setup
Mesh interop with routerEasyMesh Compatible
App setupYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowTP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500 vs TP-Link RE500X WiFi 6 AX1500
TP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500RE500X WiFi 6 AX1500
| TP-LinkTP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500This page | TP-LinkRE500X WiFi 6 AX1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 39 /100 |
| WIFI standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Max throughput mbps | 1500 | 1500 |
| Bands | dual-band | AX1500 |
| Mesh interop | EasyMesh Compatible | OneMesh, EasyMesh |
Who it's for
Is the TP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi extender for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need tri-band, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi extender is the better call.
Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the TP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other wi-fi extenders, a entry-level result where the class average is around 50.
What stands out on the TP-Link RE505X WiFi 6 Extender AX1500?
Its app setup stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the NETGEAR EAX12 WiFi 6 Range Extender?
The NETGEAR EAX12 WiFi 6 Range Extender scores 40/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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