Better coverage RE505X vs RE650

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Dingoblue

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2020-06-08 09:14:46

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Better coverage RE505X vs RE650

2020-06-08 09:14:46

Hi,

I have a large house over two levels with stone walls and need to know which range extender has the largest and strongest coverage area, the RE505X vs RE650.

Based on appearances the RE650 has 4 antennas and the RE505X has two, but the RE505X was released this month while the RE650 was released 3 years ago.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Solla-topee

2020-06-10 03:21:22

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Re:Better coverage RE505X vs RE650

2020-06-10 03:21:22

@Dingoblue

Hello, simply comparing the Wi-Fi coverage, the RE650 may have a larger coverage than the RE505X as you mentioned also the RE650 equips with 4 external antennas.

But for your 2 levels larger house, we actually don't suggest you purchase the range extenders which may help little to extend the wireless coverage from the first floor to the second and we probably get a better experience when the extender works at the same level horizontally.

If you do need to extend the signal to different floors, the powerline extender kits or Deco mesh system would be a better choice:

https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/powerline/

https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/deco/

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