D-Link DIR-890LR Wireless AC3200 Tri Band Gigabit Cloud Router

The D-Link DIR-890L/R is a capable router and one of the first to use the tri-band technology, but there are some good things and bad things to consider before purchasing it. First of all, regarding the design choice and the size, while I think it looks...

On the whole, the D-Link DIR-890L is an excellent router that provides a fast, far-ranging and reliable Wi-Fi connection alongside plenty of extra features. However, since it's a niche, high-end product, it will be the best choice for only a select few.

A speedy, reliable router that's great if you accept its automatic...

Our overall impression of this router is that it's a great choice for a super-busy home. Plus, it wasn't only fast across short and mid-range distances, it was also reliable. We ran it continuously for one month and never had a need to reset it, or even...

D-Link's DIR-890L is an impressive router that offers blazing fast speeds and a great range, but is overkill for everyone but power users. While Tri-Band sounds great in theory, it's only going to provide a performance increase in very select scenarios.

If you can bag one of these DIR890Ls at a good price, when signing up for a fibre broadband plan with a telecom operator, I’d say go for it.

The D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router (DIR-890L/R) is a massive tri-band router that delivers incredible throughput speeds and looks good doing it.

Unless you love the radical design, the D-Link DIR-890L/R doesn't have enough to justify its hefty cost.