The TP-Link Archer C5400X is a seriously powerful router that delivers your Wi-Fi with epic wall penetration power and long distance throughput.

TP-Link calls the Archer C5400X a gaming router, yet the one area where it's conspicuously lacking is gamer-oriented features. Cynically, I find myself wondering whether TP-Link is trying to woo gamers simply because they tend to be less cost-averse than regular consumers.

Fantastic performance and range; Eight Ethernet ports; Friendly; feature-packed interface

The price; obviously; Not much here for gamers

This is WiFi 5 (802.11ac) WiFi 6 (802.11ax) is available and has many advantages

We have posted a quick (well, somewhat) video of the interface of the TP-Link Archer C5400X MU-MIMO AC5400 Tri-Band Gaming Router. This video is simply a walk-through of the interface features and setup and shows off just what you are getting for your hard-earned money.

Lacks the basic feature of loggin device connection/disconnection, making it impossible to debug connectivity issues properly, and to check if someone is accessing your network without permission.

It may be big and expensive, but TP-Link's Archer C5400X combines first-rate speed, range and built-in security to rule over all other gaming routers. Long live the king.

Excellent performance; Triband design; Customization potential; Security software

Big; Can't aim antennas; Expensive

TP-Link has released their latest gaming-focused router, the Archer C5400X. As the name implies, the AC5400X offers tri-band Wi-Fi speeds of up to 5400 Mpbs across both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Good overall performance; Integrated 8-port Gigabit switch; Robust security; management; and QoS features; Easy to setup and configure

Price; Extreme looks

By adding an 'X' to the name, pasting on some red flashes and using far more aggressive moulding, and boosting just about every single aspect of the hardware, TP-Link's Archer C5400X is a gaming router aimed at the gaming market... For gamers.

Very fast; Simple frontend; Swift setup; Exceptional 5Ghz performance

Very expensive; Not the nicest-looking device

Speedy throughput performance and numerous ports make the TP-Link Archer C5400X a solid, albeit pricey, choice for gaming enthusiasts and anyone who has multiple wired and wireless clients connecting at the same time.

Fast throughput performance; Lots of LAN ports; Works with Alexa and IFTTT; Built-in malware and anti-virus tools

Expensive; Large footprint; Short on game-centric features; So-so file transfer speeds

Purchased this router to replace decade old Linksys. Provides pretty good coverage throughout two story property. Worked for little over a year and WiFi stopped broadcasting. During investigation, the WiFi had been disabled in setting due to "WiFi restricted in your country or region" error;...