Product review
Wireless routers
We've tested 12 store-bought routers and 10 ISP-supplied models to assess their WiFi performance and security, plus how easy they are to set up.
February 2019
Ubiquiti Networks
AmpliFi HD (3-pack)
Price
$591
Score
40
Poor
Price
$591
Score
40
Poor
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This mesh router has poor WiFi performance, with only the 5GHz being even OK. While it gives good fibre speeds, the slow wireless and very noticeable interference from obstructions (5GHz) will leave you annoyed.
Test results
- 33WiFi performance
- 51Ease of use and setup
- 50Security
Good points
- Good fibre speed.
- Good for channel switching.
Bad points
- Poor WiFi performance.
- Very poor 2.4GHz WiFi performance.
- Only OK 5GHz WiFi performance.
- Only OK to use.
- Only OK for security.
- Very noticeable interference on 5GHz signal.
Model
- Avg price
$591
Speed test results
- Fibre
7.7/10
- WiFi performance 2.4GHz
1.0/10
- WiFi performance 5GHz
5.5/10
- Obstruction 2.4GHz
Noticeable interference from obstruction
- Obstruction 5GHz
Very noticeable interference from obstruction
- Channel switching ability
Good at channel switching
Specifications
- Fibre
Yes
- WiFi bands (GHz)
2.4 & 5
- Antennas
None external
- Antenna placement
Internal
- Dimensions (WxDxH) [mm]
100 x 100 x 98
- Weight (g)
410
Features
- Mesh
- MIMO
Yes
- Beamforming support
- Ethernet LAN ports
4
- USB ports
1
- Media sharing via USB
- DLNA
- Installation wizard
- Quality of Service
- Parental controls
- Parental control features
Can manually pause device internet access
- Firewall
- Guest network WiFi
Yes
- WPS support
- 3G/4G passthrough
- VOIP
- Wall mountable
Member reviews
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Amplifi HD is Awesome!
Pros
Simple, reliable, great whole of house wifi. Works far better than many previous Wifi Routers and access points. Easy updates.
I don't understand the test results, based on my experience it's far better than some of the other routers that have poor wifi and don't last.
Cons
Family, parental controls could be better.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Previous member
Used 6 months or more