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TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 dual-band WiFi 6 router
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TP-Link Archer AX73

Expert rating7.5 / 10

RoutersView on tp-link.com
WiFi Standard:
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Speed Class:
AX5400
Band Configuration:
Dual-Band

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Manufacturer: TP-Link Last updated: 2026-09-12

TP-Link Archer AX73 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AX5400/Six Antennas) Review

TP-Link Archer AX73 dual-band WiFi 6 router with AX5400 speed, six external antennas, and OneMesh support for larger single-router homes.

The Archer AX73 sits a notch above the AX50, adding two more antennas and a meaningfully higher speed class for houses where the AX50 starts to feel stretched. It's still a dual-band router at heart, so it won't match tri-band mesh systems in a genuinely large home, but for most mid-size houses it covers corners the AX50 can't quite reach.

Overview

A dual-band AX5400 router with six high-gain antennas, beamforming, and TP-Link's OneMesh extendability, positioned as a step up from the entry-level Archer AX50 for larger single-router homes.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the D-Link DIR-X5460, throughput and features are close, but the AX73 generally benefits from TP-Link's more polished HomeShield app. Compared to its own sibling, the TP-Link Archer AX50, the AX73 covers more ground thanks to its extra antennas and higher speed class. Buyers who outgrow even the AX73's coverage should look at a mesh system like the TP-Link Deco X95.

Specifications

Wireless

WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Router TypeStandalone Router
Band ConfigurationDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Coverage Area2700

Connectivity

Wired Ports4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN
Special FeaturesSix high-gain external antennas, HomeShield basic security, beamforming

Wireless standard

Speed ClassAX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined)
MU-MIMO/OFDMAYes
Mesh SupportTP-Link OneMesh compatible

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.5 / 10

A solid step-up dual-band router for mid-to-large single-family homes that don't quite need a full mesh system.

Best for

  • Mid-to-large homes wanting stronger single-router coverage
  • Buyers upgrading from a basic AX3000-class router
  • Households wanting free HomeShield security features

Not for

  • Very large or multi-story homes needing mesh coverage
  • Buyers wanting a 2.5G or multi-gig wired port
  • Users specifically wanting tri-band performance

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the TP-Link Archer AX73 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AX5400/Six Antennas)?

The TP-Link Archer AX73 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AX5400/Six Antennas) is a router from TP-Link. Key specs: WiFi Standard WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Router Type Standalone Router, Band Configuration Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Speed Class AX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined), Coverage Area 2700.

Will the TP-Link Archer AX73 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AX5400/Six Antennas) work with my current setup?

The TP-Link Archer AX73 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AX5400/Six Antennas) lists WiFi Standard is WiFi 6 (802.11ax). Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the TP-Link Archer AX73 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AX5400/Six Antennas) best suited to?

It suits mid-to-large homes wanting stronger single-router coverage, buyers upgrading from a basic ax3000-class router, households wanting free homeshield security features.

What are the drawbacks of the TP-Link Archer AX73 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AX5400/Six Antennas)?

It is a poor fit for very large or multi-story homes needing mesh coverage, buyers wanting a 2.5g or multi-gig wired port, users specifically wanting tri-band performance.

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