Tp link archer c20 ac750 review
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of TechARX Tech Report. today we are going a bit off our usual path and taking a look at a router. Networking equipments is one territory where we didn’t venture much but we though it’s about time we do so. So hold on while we take the TP-Link Archer C20 AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router out for a spin and see how it is. Show But first, lets check the Features and specifications.
Product ShowcaseWe have the standard box with details printed all over. The box we got was bit damaged thanks to the courier. They are usually in better shape in retail, i can assure you that. Coming to the router itself we have a a fresh departure form the usual shape we all are accustomed with. The Archer C20 comes with a Blue prism like texture with some curves thrown in place of the straight box soap box like shape, with the indicator led’s all lined up near one end of the router. Its Glossy, and its a fingerprint magnet so we needed to give it a cleaning at times while we had it in our lab.But under favorable conditions it looks pretty amazing(I will stop here before I go all dramatic). Coming to the back we have from left to right
Overall this router is perfect for a home with both multiple clients connected by LAN and WiFi. the accessories include
FirmwareFirmware wise TP-Link leaves no stone unturned however I would have liked to see a more interactive UI. I have only outlined the setup process here but overall the UI is very clean but i feel it needs a bit more polishing around the edges, for example an overview page with every important details in one place will be very useful to a non technical user. BenchmarksWith that aside lets take a look at the benchmarks we ran for checking file transfer speed over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz band(since this is a dual band router). We measured the file transfer speed using a benchmark written for phones and tablet running Android called the WiFi Speed Test( Since this is our first Router review we still are learning a few things and trying them out behind the scenes, so expect a few more benchmarks on the next review) and measured the file transfer speed over 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ band. our Setup consisted of the following parts:
the file speed testing was done with an Asus Zenphone 2 ZE551ML Running the latest updates. here’s we got when we tested the router within a range of 3M and at a range of 7M(that’s two room away with two 15 inch thick walls). Yes, I leave in an old house that’s built like a bunker and as such provides a real tough challenge to any router. Things went a little downhill at 7M range since the interference was too much. However for a modern flat or a duplex the Archer C20 will perform excellently since the conditions will be less harsh than what we have in our test area. Final wordsWhile designing a router or any hardware for that matters one needs to balance between form and functionality and most importantly : proper working hardware. TP-Link with the Archer C20 scores equally well on all departments; it looks good with its blue prism textured top plate, the UI works as it should and doesn’t look frightening to an inexperienced user, and while I do not have the exact details about the hardware inside(am guessing its an Qualcomm Atheros chip like its sibling the Archer C7) the Archer C20 works pretty good even in a tough environment such as our test lab. The pricing however its a bit of mystery since the online retailers have it listed at different prices ranging from sub 2.5K to 3.5-4K range. Considering all this point the TP-Link Archer C20 gets a 7.5/10 from me and the TechARX Silver Award. Is TPAbsolutely loving this Wi-Fi router! The dual-band feature provides lightning-fast speeds up to 750 Mbps, perfect for my 2-bedroom house. Its 3 antennas ensure incredible coverage in every nook. Plus, with various working modes, it's versatile and easy to set up for guests. How fast is the Archer C20 AC750?Specifications. When did TPThe TP-Link Archer C20 (C20) router released in 2014. What is the difference between AC750 and AC1200 router?A: The basic difference is the max speed i.e. 750 Mbps vs 1200 Mbps. Also the AC1200 specs mentions that it has a higher range (700mW). For most home uses the 750 should work fine. Helpful? |