TP-Link
RE550 AC1900 WiFi Extender
The RE550 AC1900 WiFi Extender lands as a solid mid-range wi-fi extender, built around 802.11ac.
55/100
802.11acdual-bandAC1900External
£46.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- EasyMesh compliant
- WPS button
- App setup
- Above-average antenna count
- No tri-band
- Below-average 5 ghz speed
Score profile
Scored against the wi-fi extenders classWhere the RE550 AC1900 WiFi Extender wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard802.11
Class (AX6000, BE19000, etc.)AC1900
Bandsdual-band
2.4 GHz speed600
5 GHz speed1300
Antenna typeExternal
Antenna count3
Ethernet
Ethernet ports1
Max port speed1
Mesh and setup
EasyMesh compliantYes
WPS buttonYes
App setupYes
Access point modeYes
Design and power
Signal LED indicatorsYes
More specs
Speed mbps600
Mesh compatibleYes
Who it's for
Is the RE550 AC1900 WiFi Extender 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 RE550 AC1900 WiFi Extender worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other wi-fi extenders, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 50.
What stands out on the RE550 AC1900 WiFi Extender?
Its easymesh compliant stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the TP-Link Archer AXE75 AXE5400Mbps WiFi 6E Router Tri-Band?
The TP-Link Archer AXE75 AXE5400Mbps WiFi 6E Router Tri-Band scores 66/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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