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Techkey Wireless USB WiFi Adapter 1200Mbps Dual Band 2 42GHz 300Mbps 5 8GHz 867Mbps High Gain Dual 5dBi Antennas Network WiFi USB 3 0 for Desktop Laptop with Windows 10 8 7 XP Mac OS X
Last Updated: September 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
45
Spam Test
WARN
Yes
WIFI
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 955 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Setup
339install, easy, installation, setup, wifi
+97%
-3%
" ... With out a disk drive, you need a program to unpack the zip file, but still very easy to install the driver. ... "
" ... Running the installation package on the CD did not help matters either. ... This Techkey WiFi Adapter was a walk in the park to install. ... Installation should have been run through more quality and assurance. ... I understand many reviews stated that it was simple as "Plug and Play" or installing the package of the mini CD-ROM worked without any issues. ... "
" ... Phenomenal wifi adapter, fast and easy to install ... "
" ... It worked and was easy to install, even on a PC without any current internet access. ... "
" ... Plug and it auto-installs on Windows 10. ... "
" ... Consider that it's not, I think the installation was about as convenient and easy as it could have been. ... "
" ... Super easy to install. ... "
" ... Installation was a piece of cake. ... I am running Win10 and it was recognized, installed and up and running in seconds. ... "
Network
264wifi, router, signal strength, mbps, adapter
+93%
-7%
" ... easy installation and receive good wifi signals. ... "
" ... Instantly -- a much stronger signal at 2.4GHz, plus now I have access to my 5.8GHz network. ... "
" ... Focused on signal strength and signal not dropping. ... "
" ... Anyways, this dual band wifi adapter is amazing as it was able to increase the stability and speed of my home wifi network. ... "
" ... Not only did it just work, it got more than the average speed I usually get 2 floors away from the wireless router! ... "
" ... This thing was a snap to install, has outstanding range-- I am upstairs and all the way across the house from my router, and it's blazingly fast. ... "
" ... Works well with my desk top computer 20 feet and three rooms away. ... "
" ... It picks up the Wifi signal fine, and so far after two weeks of use I have had no issues. ... "
Ports
202usb, wifi, wifi adapter, 0, techkey
+88%
-12%
" ... I purchased this USB WIFI adapter impulsively during black Friday lightning deals. ... "
" ... I really enjoy using this WiFi adapter . ... "
" ... Just plug it in and connect through the on screen menu. ... "
" ... I even plugged it into my other desktop computer that already has a 5GHz connection, and even on that one, I saw an increase from around 120-140mbps, to a whopping 255mbps. ... "
" ... Looking for an adapter that claims fast speeds but will never peak over 300mbps even when you’re pairing for gigabit connection? ... "
" ... As a sysadmin and IT professional, I'd give this adapter an A and recommend it to anyone. ... The antennas are this adapter's greatest strength and the reason it functions better than any USB adapter I've used before. ... I have an AC1900 PCEi Express Card in my workstation with 4 antennas and this adapter gets better reception. ... Generally I'd still recommend a proper PCIe card for gaming but this one will do the job via USB. ... "
" ... I can't believe how fast the Internet speed I am enjoying with the use of Techkey Wireless USB WiFi Adapter. ... "
" ... I bought this adapter for my pc as a media center. ... "
Ease of Use
200easy, setup, simple, install, set
+99%
" ... Quick and simple to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install and connect. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Not as simple to install as it sounds. ... "
" ... It really could not have been any easier! ... "
Wifi
171signal, adapter, wifi adapter, wi fi, desktop
+89%
-11%
" ... gave my old computer wifi from my cell phones hot spot. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, Great wi-fi signal on both bands. ... "
" ... Great purchase for any computer without built in wifi. ... "
" ... Happy with the Wifi Adapter. ... "
" ... The wifi antenna was easy to install ... It has had no issues connecting to the wifi and internet each time I start the computer. ... I would recommend it for any one looking for a good way to provide internet for a computer that does not have a good wifi antenna. ... "
" ... Speed is fast and I use this on my desktop to open the WiFi function ... "
" ... I absolutely love my new techkey Wi-Fi adapter!! ... It was easy to hook up and it connected right away to the Wi-Fi enabling my desktop to connect to the internet. ... "
" ... There's not much you have to do with the Techkey to connect to your Wi-Fi. ... The Techkey product is still going strong after my last (& much weaker) Wi-Fi adapter malfunctioned. ... "
Device Compatibility
125pc, windows 10, connected, wifi, internet
+82%
-18%
" ... I bought two of this modal for my windows 7 computers. ... One for my office computer one for my home computer. ... "
" ... It keeps disconnecting lately ... "
" ... I used this to host a hotspot from my workstation and it covered I think 100ft so I could browse the internet at work without using my data. ... "
" ... Laptop was bgn wireless. ... "
" ... Plugged in and worked right away. ... "
" ... Works as advertised on Ubuntu 18.04 ... "
" ... Internet connected right away without any issues. ... "
" ... It only took five minutes to get my internet connected. ... "
Product Reliability
97worked, months, stopped working, started, plugged
+57%
-43%
" ... No disconnects yet. ... "
" ... worked just fine. ... "
" ... It came in two days. ... "
" ... Just plugged it in and it worked fine. ... "
" ... It immediately went to work. ... "
" ... no issues with it so far after a few months have passed. ... "
" ... I plugged it in and it just worked. ... "
" ... It is working flawlessly. ... "
Overall performance
92speeds, fast, performance, speed test, download
+96%
-4%
" ... The TechkeyDirect unit is well built and functions with even faster performance than my previous unit. ... "
" ... it does the job, exactly what it describes. ... "
" ... Product works as described and is extremely fast! ... "
" ... It worked perfectly on both of them and I'm getting high speed. ... "
" ... Quick and fast, no tech experience needed at all. ... "
" ... I'm hitting 470 on a 600 speed so I don't feel as bad paying the price for the speed upgrade. ... "
" ... The speed seems to be good thus far. ... "
" ... It’s cheap, and it does its job well. ... "
Drivers
88driver, installed, cd, download, windows 10
+73%
-27%
" ... Easy to install plug and play out of the box but includes driver disc ... "
" ... Drivers provided for Mac and Linux. ... "
" ... Just installed this in about 15 minutes on my Win10 HP laptop using drivers from supplied CD. ... "
" ... Needed to extract files from website to download driver but once installed setup was seamless and connection good. ... "
" ... Cheaper alternative than buying a network card - installing driver via mini CD was seamless - not sure what would have happened if my computer did not have a disc tray to download driver. ... "
" ... After installing the drivers and this wifi adapter speed is back to what it should be, A $25 dollar gamble paid off. ... "
" ... I didn't have a cd-rom drive but luckily the companies website is easy to navigate and was able to download a driver. ... "
" ... Drivers were instant, and I was able to connect effortlessly. ... "
Price
65product, money, worth, value, worth the money
+85%
-15%
" ... A good price for what it is! ... "
" ... For the price it's a great product. ... "
" ... Great product especially for the price! ... "
" ... The adapter works well and for a low price. ... "
" ... And the price was great under $20 ... "
" ... I do recommend this product to everyone and the price is great also. ... "
" ... Price is nice ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck!! ... "
Capacity
55wifi, router, house, basement, upstairs
+98%
-2%
" ... my upspeed is well over 200mbps in the basement alone .Im soo happy! ... "
" ... My house is pretty big, I have 4 bedrooms. ... Two in the basement, 2 upstairs. ... My router is in the basement on the other side of the house, so it has to travel through the floor and 4 walls. ... "
" ... Get really good up/down speeds in my garage, and the router is upstairs! ... "
" ... My office internet speed is 300mbps. ... "
" ... Instantly -- a much stronger signal at 2.4GHz, plus now I have access to my 5.8GHz network. ... "
" ... I don't have many walls blocking the signal, but I have quite a few neighbors running their own wifi, but I haven't had any problems with this. ... "
" ... My router is in the living room and this adapter is used for the computer in my room. ... The most amazing thing is that this adapter can boost the wifi signal in my room as well. ... The wifi signal of my mobile phone is enhanced when I am using my mobile phone as my room even when I closed my door. ... "
" ... Good product overall for getting basic WiFi signal. ... "
Software Platform
52windows, software, linux, download, install
+63%
-37%
" ... Windows 10 recognized right away and gave the option to use. ... "
" ... Works great for Windows 10 and older OS. ... "
" ... Using for desktop running Windows 7. ... "
" ... I put it in my Windows 10 computer and it automatically set up. ... All I had to do was sign in to my access point. ... "
" ... After that install app, then plug the device in and play. ... "
" ... It worked instantly with windows 10 preinstalled wifi settings. ... "
" ... Maybe I'm just used to older equipment but I was impressed by how quickly I was able to update a lot of my software after my desktop had been down for over a month. ... "
" ... Windows 10 does it's job connected without any issues. ... "
ISP
41internet, mbps, speed, modem, router
+100%
" ... Speeds are 200Mbps + and my connection is only rated at 200. ... "
" ... Speed was just the same as wired ! ... "
" ... I am working from home and it works with my VPN. ... The internet is just as fast as when it was hard wired to the modem. ... "
" ... ( Purchased it to get a new MAC address, since my ISP blocked me. ) ... "
" ... I was able to get about twice as much internet speed after I installed this device! ... "
" ... This thing solved my issues, and I went from having less than 4Mbps to 45 Mbps! ... "
" ... I suspect when I do it will give me a more stable connection. ... "
" ... purchased this when my wireless card was acting up. ... So Far so good, connected immediately to 5G. ... "
Marketplace
35works as advertised, received, described, amazon, works as described
+89%
-11%
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as described. ... "
" ... Received this product on time and it was exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you Techkey. ... "
" ... Very fast shipping too. ... "
Delivery
32arrived, fast, delivery, quickly, product
+100%
" ... quick delivery during this pandemic. ... "
" ... I am posting this review after opening the box only 15 minutes ago. ... "
" ... The product arrived really quick. ... "
" ... I received it today. ... "
" ... Just received product but seems to be working better than my older one (different manufacturer). ... "
" ... Shipped fast, even with this pandemic. ... "
" ... I received it in one day . ... "
" ... Package arrived prior to expected delivery date. ... "
Gaming
26games, online, play, works great, playing
+88%
-12%
" ... And while this is good for video watching it is in NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM FOR GAMING it brought my ping up to 50 from low 10’s ... "
" ... I don't know how it is for gaming but works well with Office and surfing the web. ... "
" ... I needed this for gaming, for its price its quite good. ... "
" ... Playing a game is a gamble and playing ranked is foolish. ... "
" ... Very low latency for gaming or Remote Desktop ... Lastly, it's very low latency which a MAJOR plus for gamers. ... "
" ... Cheap price, works surprisingly good for windows 10 gaming computer ... "
" ... the Xbox all that. ... "
" ... This one works great for gaming, I have absolutely no issues playing mmorpgs online. ... "
CD/DVD
19drive, included, dvd, disc, instructions
+84%
-16%
" ... So I hooked it up and ran the cd, and works almost better than the 1st i bought. ... "
" ... This product came with a mini CD to be put into a cd drive and install. ... "
" ... Considering my desktop doesn't have a CD drive, I was pleased that it all worked so well. ... "
" ... A compact disc comes with the product to install driver for the product. ... "
" ... I popped it in, put in the cd, let it do its thing, rebooted and VOILA! ... "
" ... It comes with an install disk, but my computer does not have a disk tray, thankfully my computer recognized the device and let me use it instantly. ... "
" ... Works right out of the box plug and play no need to use the cd. ... "
" ... Device works great as it should but it shouldn't need a disc to install. ... "
Product As Described
18product, described, works as described, picture, exactly
+83%
-17%
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... see the picture!. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... So far product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Received this product on time and it was exactly as described. ... "
Internet
15speed, download speed, used, mbps, fast
+87%
-13%
" ... My internet speed is 3 times faster than want it used to be. ... "
" ... My internet speed was hitting around 100mbps download speed but with this it has gone up to around 150 mbps! ... "
" ... My Internet is as fast as it used to be when it was a wired for internet. ... "
" ... Internet speed went from 30 mb to 180 mb. ... "
" ... Internet connected right away without any issues. ... "
" ... Download speed tripled from 50Mbps to 175Mbps. ... "
" ... Streaming the Internet couldn’t be any easier. ... "
" ... Internet reception is great and very fast! ... "
Lagging
13reboot, pc, working, restart, would
+46%
-54%
" ... Every time I get disconnected I have to restart my PC just to have it work again which a pain. ... "
" ... On 5 Gz I’ve been getting 65 down and 40 up with a lot less variability in lag spikes. ... "
" ... Considerable lag, not reliable. ... "
" ... I tried rebooting. ... "
" ... With very little lag. ... "
Build Quality
13durable, quality, plastic, look, broke
+92%
-8%
" ... product is durable and the antenna are easy to install and are really strong. ... "
" ... Not happy, bought a 4 year protection plan for it and no one can even find it or look up anything about it. ... "
" ... I put this in a new build I made for my son. ... "
" ... The shipping was fast, and when I opened the box, I was surprised at how good the build quality was. ... "
" ... 5 stars from me, and I didn’t break the bank! ... "
" ... I took a closer look and found one of the antennas soldering had broke free. ... "
" ... The product feels sturdy and durable so I'm hoping it holds up for a while. ... "
" ... Material is far better quality than another one i bought on Amazon. ... "
USB
110, adapter, usb 3, port, new
+73%
-27%
" ... The product works as intended granted you have a usb 3.0 slot. ... "
" ... Installed my new Techkey USB adapter. ... "
" ... The USB body is fixed. ... "
" ... everything is going to usb. ... "
" ... This new adapter is 3.0 USB and works great! ... "
" ... The USB cable is long enough to be convenient. ... "
" ... Simple USB installation! ... "
" ... So far I love this new usb device! ... "
Apps
10website, install, speed, file, downloading
+60%
-40%
" ... YouTube pulls up immediately ... "
" ... We got this to support a desktop computer we built for our preschool age children to use learning programs. ... "
" ... After that install app, then plug the device in and play. ... "
" ... Check your speed using the Speedtest app. ... "
" ... Fifth, surf the web. ... "
" ... Downloading the installer file was simple from their Dropbox link. ... "
Cables
8usb, cord, would, wires, running
+88%
-13%
" ... Mostly because I upgraded to a usb 3.0 cable. ... "
" ... I think it's the best value out there, by far, just remember to buy a USB cord in case you have problems fitting it in with the other devices in your USB slot area. ... "
" ... Love this product, saved me time of running cord to basement ... "
" ... Beats having to run cables. ... "
" ... This solved the problem of running wires to my computer ... "
" ... The USB cable is long enough to be convenient. ... "
" ... Finally, I can now use my desktop without dealing with wires! ... "
Returns
8back, returning, replacement, refund, let
+25%
-75%
" ... Tried getting a replacement, same problem. ... "
" ... ordered Dec 2019 - failed March, 2020 and says can't return, only within 30 days ... "
" ... I was in the process of sending it back to Amazon for a refund when I thought, "Let me read the product description again on Amazon and make sure this thing is supposed to work with 5GHz." ... "
" ... Unfortunately I have to send it back. ... "
" ... Idk why it stopped working after a while on my PC I'm returning it back ... "
Size
8travel, space, small, easy, also
+100%
" ... It's also small and portable. ... "
" ... I really like this product, as it is small yet powerful. ... "
" ... The size of the adapter is also compact. ... "
" ... It is very compact and doesn't take up a lot of space. ... It is easy to travel with it the need were to arise. ... "
" ... Must remove from laptop during travel ... "
" ... Nice and Compact ... "
" ... Easy to use and good design that takes less space ... "
For Running
610, wireless, fast, adapter
+100%
" ... So I got my wireless adapter today and its running very well! ... "
" ... Just ignore the set-up if you are running win 10. ... "
" ... Running Mojave 10.14.6 on a hackintosh. ... "
" ... Got me up and running fast! ... "
" ... Had it up and running in 5 minutes and it works great! ... "
" ... Within 45 seconds of plugging in I was connected and up and running. ... "
For Kids
6one, kids, happy
+83%
-17%
" ... my son is very happy now. ... "
" ... No lagging shes a very happy kid that spends hours on her computer now. ... "
" ... I put this in a new build I made for my son. ... "
" ... I am actually gonna buy a second one for my kid upstairs. ... "
" ... Kids love them ... "
Data reception
6internet, wifi, 2g, 2, mb
+100%
" ... Internet speed went from 30 mb to 180 mb. ... "
" ... Increased my wifi speed by 500%! ... "
" ... i dont know how can it connect to 5g network better than 2g. ... "
" ... I was able to get about twice as much internet speed after I installed this device! ... "
" ... I bought this so my desktop PC could use wifi (from a cellular hotspot) when the cable modem internet is down and it works great so far. ... "
" ... It has also connected me to 5g speeds from 2.4g originally. ... "
Fit
5product, durable
+80%
-20%
" ... This fit the bill. ... "
" ... It fits nicely in the back of the computer and the antennae are moveable so I can move it out of the way if needed. ... "
" ... The Stand is nice, but if it were magnetic or came with some double-backed tape for mounting, that would be better. ... "
" ... The product feels sturdy and durable so I'm hoping it holds up for a while. ... "
Design
5good
+80%
-20%
" ... Seems to work good, looks good, appears to be well made. ... "
" ... look no further. ... "
For Travel
4easy
+75%
-25%
" ... I was on a business trip, staying in a hotel. ... "
" ... It is easy to travel with it the need were to arise. ... "
" ... Must remove from laptop during travel ... "
Memory
4drive, review, ram, gb, favorable
+100%
" ... I added another 8GB RAM and this wi-fi adapter rocks! ... "
" ... Note that in my package, I received a little card noting that I would receive a 64 GB 3.0 USB stick if I wrote an Amazon review but I would have written this same favorable review anyway. ... "
" ... Thinking I was going to have to go to a lengthier install by downloading on another computer to a usb flash drive, I kept reading the instructions and noticed that it stated there was a CD . ... "
" ... It had a 498 GB SSD with Windows 10 Pro. ... "
Band
4dual
+100%
" ... Once connected to my 5GHz band, I jumped up to a max of 260mbps. ... "
" ... The dual band allows me to connect to the band with less traffic so I can experience maximum performance. ... "
" ... Great dual band adapter for the price. ... "
Storage
4easy to use, compact
+100%
" ... All the needed components were inside the package. ... "
" ... It is very compact and doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... IT guy at a non-profit, wanted economical, got top shelf performance regardless! ... "
" ... Easy to use and good design that takes less space ... "
Accuracy
3product, information, accurate
+100%
" ... The seller information for the product was accurate. ... "
" ... The seller information for the product was accurate. ... "
" ... The seller information for the product was accurate. ... "
Video Playback
3videos, video, play, games
+100%
" ... Streaming video works well. ... "
" ... My YouTube videos were able to be watched at 1080p. ... "
Defective Delivery
3+33%
-67%
" ... The device is defective. ... "
Speed
3took, seconds, installed, 5, less
+100%
" ... Was able to have operational in 5 minutes. ... "
" ... The product installed in seconds. ... "
" ... It took me 3 minutes. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes