D-Link DGL-5500 Pro Reviews

The DGL-5500 is the only AC1300 class router we have tested, so its #1 ranking is irrelevant. Comparing its 2.4 GHz N450 side to AC1750 class routers shows it fares relatively poorly on downlink, but much better running uplink. Comparing its 5 GHz AC867 class performance to AC1200 class routers shows that the 5500 is much more competitive and can hold its own nicely against them. D-Link perhaps made a wise choice marketing the DGL-5500 as a "gaming" router, since that crowd will do most anything to gain any performance edge they can. They are probably the only group that will pay $200 for a router with fewer features, lower maximum wireless link rates and lacking the ability to be used in pairs as a bridge. In the end, D-Link is counting on StreamBoost to carry the day for what would otherwise be a draft 11ac router priced closer to the $100 that many AC1200 class routers now ask. So I'll be sure to give StreamBoost a good workout and report back soon.