TP-Link Archer C5400 v2 vs D-Link Covr C1203

The TP-Link Archer C5400X sets the bar for all other Wi-Fi Routers at the $270 price point. The D-Link Covr-C1203, however, is merely passable at that price.

The TP-Link Archer C5400X was loved by reviewers at PCmag, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "The Best Gaming Routers for 2020" roundup where it was named its "Best for Alexa and IFTTT users", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

As for the D-Link Covr-C1203, it wasn't able to earn a top spot in any roundups from trusted sources that conduct their own hands-on testing. Nevertheless, it managed to impress reviewers at Techradar, PCmag, Expert Reviews, and Wirecutter (NYTimes) enough to make it onto their respective shortlists.

Our direct TP-Link Archer C5400X vs. D-Link Covr-C1203 comparison of their review scores has shown that, out of sources that tested both Wi-Fi Routers, Expert Reviews and PCmag preferred the TP-Link Archer C5400X, whereas Techradar seemed to like both equally.

We also looked at which sources liked these products best and found that the TP-Link Archer C5400X got its highest, 10, review score from Expert Reviews, while the D-Link Covr-C1203 most impressed reviewers at Techradar, which gave it a score of 8.

Lastly, we compared their review averages and found that the TP-Link Archer C5400X did much better than the majority of its competitors, with an average review score of 8.6 out of 10, compared to the 7.4 overall average of Wi-Fi Routers in general, whereas the D-Link Covr-C1203 hasn't managed to perform quite as well, with an average rating of 7.0.