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Linksys MR20EC vs TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point

Reddit prefers TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point — higher sentiment (51% vs 49% positive).

Linksys MR20EC
#2 in WiFi Routers

Linksys

Linksys MR20EC

$81.97

49

Pros

  • +More options
  • +more than one unit broadcasting WiFi connections
  • +fine for most people
  • +get coverage to the important areas

Cons

  • −ancient
  • −not great firmware
  • −firmware has problems like Error 2123 that are never fixed
  • −lack of firmware updates
“ich würde für so einen Router extra zahlen”
r/wasistdas
Full reviewAmazon · $81.97
TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point
#41 in WiFi RoutersReddit favorite

TP-Link

TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point

$38.99

51

Pros

  • +Rock solid performance
  • +Long-lasting (6 years)
  • +Poe powered

Cons

  • −Older wifi 5 standard
“I have a TP-Link WiFi 5 access point on the ceiling... Has been rock solid for the past 6 years. My router has WiFi turned off, and the AP is connected via POE Ethernet.”
Full reviewAmazon · $38.99
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