# TechRadar Ranks Top Wi-Fi Extenders for 2025: TP-Link RE700X and Budget Alternatives

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Published on Savlume: 2026-01-07T14:15:12.000Z
Content updated: 2026-10-11T19:25:13.014Z
Source publication time: 2026-01-07T14:15:12.000Z
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TechRadar evaluated Wi-Fi extenders as budget-friendly alternatives to whole-home mesh systems for eliminating household wireless dead spots. The publication highlights the TP-Link RE700X as the best overall pick for its dual-band Wi-Fi 6 performance and easy app setup, alongside the budget-oriented TP-Link RE605X and the multiport Netgear Nighthawk AX8 for gamers. While newer standards like Wi-Fi 7 are emerging, the source notes these mature Wi-Fi 6 models remain reliable plug-and-play network boosters without requiring full router replacements.

## Media review

TechRadar ranks the TP-Link RE700X as its best overall Wi-Fi extender, citing easy setup and coverage of a weak-signal area during testing.

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- Source-reported strength: TechRadar reports that it covered an area where the reviewer typically relied on PowerLine adapters.
- Source-reported strength: The article describes setup as easy and simple.
- Source-reported strength: It includes Wi-Fi 6 support and one Gigabit Ethernet port.
- Source-reported limitation: It has no mains passthrough.
- Source-reported limitation: The article says it keeps things simple rather than offering a large set of features.

### Does it support a wired connection?

Yes. The article lists one Gigabit Ethernet port.

### Does it have a mains passthrough?

No. The article lists no mains passthrough.
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TechRadar Buying Guides: https://www.techradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/the-best-wi-fi-extenders-in-2025-top-devices-for-boosting-your-wifi-network

Purchase destination: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&st=TP-Link%20RE700X

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