Editors Liked
- Good overall performance
- Integrated 8-port Gigabit switch
- Easy to setup and configure
- Integrated antivirus protection
- Robust QoS
Editors Didn't Like
- Expensive
- Extreme looks
- Slower 2.4 GHz throughput
- Short on game-centric features
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Expert Reviews
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Excellent wireless performance and a strong all-round feature set make this a very desirable...
By TechRadar
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It'll be polarising in terms of its looks, no doubt, but the TP-Link C5400X is an excellent router with the logical and physical chops to satisfy packet-hungry gamers. It's easy to set up, easy to administer, and easy to forget about once it's...
By ThinkComputers
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The Archer C5400X comes out of the gates swinging, and looks to be a top contender in the fight to become your next router. With tri-band Wi-Fi up to 5400 Mbps across a single 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands, the C5400X has plenty of bandwidth to go...
By PCMag
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A router designed for gaming enthusiasts, the TP-Link Archer C5400X offers solid throughput speeds, built-in malware protection, and support for Alexa voice commands and IFTTT applets.
By Dong Knows Tech
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That said, if you have $400 to burn, live in a medium home with lots of Wi-Fi device, and are not a hardcore gamer, you will be happy with it. Otherwise, keep in mind that there are many alternatives, like the the Asus RT-AC86U, the Netgear XR500, or the Asus GT-AC5300, that will give you similar performance and more features, for less.
By PCGamer
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Robust QoS and blazing 5 GHz throughput puts the Archer C5400X at the front of the gaming router pack.
By CGM
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The TP Link Archer C5400x Router offers the power needed for today’s modern life gaming lifestyle while still including the features that set TP-Link apart in the market.
By Gaming Illustrated
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It's always interesting to see a device marked as a “gaming” router because it's hard to tell what distinguishes a gaming router from any other router. With the Archer...
By chip.com.my
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Easy to setup and use, great connectivity, and useful features for not just gamers but also average users – this is a great router if you have the money to splash.(previously published in issue September...
By Nerd Techy
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Even if you can’t make use of its massive capacity, it does provide room to grow. And it provides support for recently-improved network standards that ensures the TP-Link Archer C5400X will be just as impressive in five years’ time as it is today. If you’re looking for the best, it should certainly be among your considerations.
By Slash Gear
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So, there you have it: the Archer C5400X is a serious router with a serious price tag. While it’s hard to imagine anyone outside of the enthusiast crowd putting down the cash for this bad boy, TP-Link could very well find success with that segment of the market. The router is available today from Amazon, with other retailers like Newegg, Fry’s, and Micro Center slated to carry the it as well.
By CNET UK
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At first glance, the Archer C5400X looks like an upside-down robot spider sent from the future to hunt you down. But in reality, it's a router that offers friendly amenities like three Wi-Fi bands (one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz) and eight Gigabit LAN ports....
By cnet.com/es/
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Este router es potente.A primera vista, el Archer C5400X parece un robot araña enviado del futuro para perseguirte. Pero, en realidad, es un router que ofrece características como tres bandas de Wi-Fi (una de 2.4GHz y dos de 5GHz) y seis puertos Gigabit...
A router designed for gaming enthusiasts, the TP-Link Archer C5400X offers solid throughput speeds, built-in malware protection, and support for Alexa voice commands and IFTTT applets.
As reviewed by PCMag