Pros & Cons
Pros
Signal strength is excellent, as is the bluetooth connectivity. Got it for connecting my xbox controller and wireless headphones. With ethernet the single is 500mbps so that's why i keep the cable as my primary connection.
The box looks aesthetically pleasing. The card is easy to fit. This card also has a heat sink on it, this greatly improves performance.
It works fine out of the box with current lts kernels used by ubuntu, it's flavours and of course linux mint. Works very well. Multiple bracket options. Firmware is based on the latest version of the linux kernel.
Cons
This is such a * product and shouldn’t even be allowed to be sold.
Overall, this adapter constantly drops out and cannot achieve speeds higher than 30mbps at best.
The tp-link card is notorious for not being easy to get working with windows 10. The v1 version is only compatible up to windows 8.
Highlights
Quality
Great product, easy install, quality components, would happily buy again
Brilliant love it work well so happy with it thank you so much a+++++
0 port on my motherboard and securing the card with the original blanking plate screw.
Some issue with connecting to my bose qc 35 ii headphones, but i think thats more likely an issue with the headphones than the card.
Competitiveness
4ghz and 5ghz seemingly random with no warning.
4ghz and 5ghz use the same network id.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Added to my computer and once i set it onto my 5ghz wifi it runs very smoothly
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It was easy to install and worked straight away on windows 10 pro
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It’s not great at staying connected to my eero network
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its a good card but has software limitations
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You cant force select a bandwidth if your 2
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This can interrupt gaming or calls but can be fixed by simply reconnecting from the wifi menu