Our Take
The Archer AX73 is TP-Link's mid-range WiFi 6 router, sitting between budget dual-band models and pricier tri-band or WiFi 6E kit. It suits households with a busy mix of laptops, phones, consoles and smart home gadgets who want a meaningful speed and capacity upgrade without paying flagship prices. Good for gaming and 4K/8K streaming setups rather than enterprise-grade networking.
Key Features
AX5400 class dual-band WiFi 6 (2.4GHz + 5GHz), 6-stream design for better multi-device throughput
Four Gigabit LAN ports plus one Gigabit WAN port (no multi-gig or 2.5G ports)
One USB 3.0 port for sharing a drive or printer across the network
OFDMA and MU-MIMO support to reduce congestion when many devices connect at once
TP-Link HomeShield app for network monitoring, basic parental controls and security alerts (advanced features need subscription)
OneMesh compatibility to extend coverage using compatible TP-Link extenders or mesh units
Our Verdict
Buy this if you want dependable WiFi 6 performance, solid app-based management and future mesh expansion without flagship pricing. Look elsewhere if you're on a 1Gbps+ full-fibre package needing multi-gig ports, or want WiFi 6E/7 for less network congestion in dense housing.