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USB WiFi Adapter for PC Techkey 1750Mbps Dual Band 2 4GHz 450Mbps 5 8GHz 1300Mbps High Gain 5dBi Antennas USB 3 0 Wireless Network Adapter for Desktop Laptop with Windows 10 8 7 XP Vista Mac OS
Last Updated: December 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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/10
Total Reviews
999
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Review Analysis - 982 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Setup
315install, installation, setup, easy, adapter
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to install and easy to use. ... "
" ... I didn't realize the installation would be quite so complicated, though it would be more of a plug and play but got through it OK. ... "
" ... Just plug it in and you are all set ... "
" ... It came on time and was easy to install ... "
" ... Very easy to install, the computer picked it up right away and had a driver for it. ... "
" ... When I try this wifi adapter, I simple put it on, and it worked instantly, no drive needed to be installed. ... "
" ... Windows 10 was able to install the device automatically as plug & play, and the network speeds are fantastic. ... "
" ... No problems installing and running the setup utility. ... "
Network
310wifi, mbps, signal strength, wifi adapter, speed
+91%
-9%
" ... Easy to install, full bars on signal strength, and a good price. ... "
" ... The speed within the network is as good as a wired connection. ... "
" ... I travel for work constantly and this wireless adapter really does the trick of boosting weak wireless signals so I can get work done on the road. ... "
" ... Good wifi signal. ... "
" ... The computer it is being used on is upstairs in a 3300 square foot house. ... I really like the fact that it is upright like a regular antenna. ... "
" ... Great dual signal functionality ... "
" ... Seemingly, the WiFi signal is good and strong - appears to be working like a charm. ... "
" ... The adapter had a great signal and it was far from the access point ... "
Ports
202usb, wifi, speed, windows 10, usb 3
+94%
-6%
" ... I am writing this with my original 2G USB wifi adapter that I've had for the past decade and it is still going strong, just not what I need for the speeds of online gaming. ... "
" ... I bought AC1750 Dual Antenna Wireless USB Adapter. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend this wifi adapter!!! ... "
" ... This product replaced TWO different USB wireless drives for a new computer. ... "
" ... But this 3.0 plug-in took my computer into the modern era. ... "
" ... Easy to install, USB3.0 interface, the speed of the Internet is full. ... "
" ... Screw in the antennas, connect the usb to the base, then to a usb in the computer and you are off and running. ... Definitely would recommend for anyone looking for a wireless adapter for their computer, if one is not built-in. ... "
" ... This product esolved all the issues I had with my original computer adapter. ... "
Ease of Use
180easy, set, install, setup, works great
+98%
-2%
" ... Very easy to install, only used it a short time but it works great thru out my house ... "
" ... It was super simple to set up and use. ... "
" ... The link to download was all the way on the right and not intuitive. ... Then reboot your machine and it works- not at all easy. ... "
" ... Nice easy install, the extension is also a good addition for people who need more space. ... "
" ... Easy to install, now able to use 5G and doubled speed for browsing. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works with Linux distros!! ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use and works great. ... "
" ... I LOVE IT, WORKS GREAT AND EASY TO INSTALL AND USE ... "
Wifi
167adapter, signal, wi fi, speed, wifi adapter
+93%
-7%
" ... It found all of my WiFi signals and I connected to the 5G and I have full bars. ... "
" ... I'm happy and hoping for a long time use of this wifi adapter. ... "
" ... Solved my wifi problems completely ... "
" ... Pretty good wifi adapter ... "
" ... strong WIFI coverage & very fast connection . ... "
" ... This wifi adapter allows me to work through my mi-fi wirelessly when needed. ... "
" ... 2nd Pic: Click SETTINGS, then NETWORK & INTERNET then Wi-Fi ... "
" ... Seemingly, the WiFi signal is good and strong - appears to be working like a charm. ... "
Device Compatibility
136windows 10, pc, laptop, desktop, wifi
+86%
-14%
" ... I needed internet for my upstairs computer. ... "
" ... I'm using the extension cradle and have it positioned away from my laptop. ... "
" ... I was only getting about 1 mbps from my desktop (no joke). ... "
" ... I liked the connection and the style, I also loved the stand and how it stands on top of my PC. ... "
" ... Great product and exactly what I needed for our home computer. ... "
" ... This adapter works so much better than my normal adapter that came with my laptop. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised, took it out put the antennas on it and plugged it into a windows 10 PC and was able to connect to the WIFI right away. ... "
" ... Use for a desktop. ... "
Overall performance
106speeds, fast, download, speed test, faster
+96%
-4%
" ... It meets my high expectations, no up and downs on speed. ... "
" ... Speed was awesome, I will buy again ... "
" ... No config, works perfectly outside the box and is blazing fast! ... "
" ... happy with it took it out of the box plugged it in and was online fast set up fast speed ... "
" ... Great speeds, no interruptions. ... "
" ... Made my up and down speeds 33% faster. ... "
" ... Getting well over estimated speeds. ... "
" ... After much frustration, my computer is finally faster! ... "
Drivers
84driver, cd, windows 10, install, download
+79%
-21%
" ... They also provide linux drivers since the chipset is from Realtek. ... "
" ... So far does as expected, simple installation, driver is included. ... "
" ... It also came with a mini-disc for the drivers/manuals I'm assuming. ... "
" ... Setup was easy, although I was surprised that I had to use their included CD with drivers to install it. ... "
" ... I updated the driver with the included cdrom disc and speed was much better. ... "
" ... No need to install drivers (Windows 10). ... "
" ... I like that their is no need to install the driver when running Windows 10. ... "
" ... Drivers will install automatically. ... "
Capacity
62wifi, signal, basement, signal strength, upstairs
+98%
-2%
" ... This improved my Laptop WiFi from downstairs to upstairs. ... "
" ... After using this wireless card my speed is about 100% at every spot in the entire house. ... "
" ... I moved my home office from the first floor of the house to the basement and instantly noticed a drop in internet performance. ... "
" ... It found all of my WiFi signals and I connected to the 5G and I have full bars. ... Granted, I'm only 25 feet away from the router in another room, but hey, it does what I expected and seems stable so far. ... "
" ... I consistently get get such fast internet and 25MB/s speeds from across the room! ... "
" ... Well made, good looking, large antennas & strong signal. ... "
" ... I can receive my 5G wifi very well in the corner of the house. ... "
" ... My home wifi speed increased from 70 Mbps to 220 Mbps, so it definitely did the job well. ... "
Product Reliability
53worked, months, started, month, couple
+68%
-32%
" ... I will write a review after 1 year and see if it’s still all good. ... "
" ... So far it has been pretty reliable. ... "
" ... They haven't been showing up lately. ... "
" ... Hope it will last long enough. ... "
" ... This has worked great in the couple months I've had it. ... "
" ... Instantly started working. ... "
" ... We have had 2 of these installed and they are both working well so far. ... "
" ... Worked immediately and with no issues. ... "
Price
50money, worth, great product, cost, beat
+94%
-6%
" ... For the price it would be hard to beat. ... "
" ... It's double the cost of many adapters out there, but you will not regret the purchase. ... "
" ... A little large but the right price ... "
" ... Best $32 I ever spent. ... "
" ... Cannot beat this for value! ... "
" ... For the price this is definitely exceeding expectation. ... "
" ... this is a very nice item for the price ... "
" ... Great product at a great price! ... "
ISP
45mbps, internet, connection, increased, wired connection
+96%
-4%
" ... 10% of the LAN speed. ... "
" ... You'll need to know your internet provider password to install. ... "
" ... My internet plan is 200/10 with Xfinity. ... "
" ... Throughput increased from 35 to 52 Mbps !! ... "
" ... It more than doubled my speed compared to my Ethernet connection. ... "
" ... Exact same upload and download speed as I get with a wired connection. ... "
" ... This is a great usb based router ... excellent connection with no breaks in connection ... easy to maintain, with no dependence on the inbuilt wifi modem in laptops ... "
" ... After installing this product, I was getting 180Mbps ... "
Gaming
42games, play, lag, game, playing
+83%
-17%
" ... I didn't respond to the gaming portion above, because I don't do them, but all my other sites are Soooo much faster now. ... "
" ... This was for my son to play games and works fantastic for him. ... "
" ... He says there isnt any lagging when playing his games online. ... "
" ... I've tested it with quite a few games using 5G and the connection has always remained strong. ... "
" ... I did not rate it for gaming because we have not tested it with any graphic intensive mmorpg games. ... "
" ... No problem gaming with this. ... "
" ... I bought it for playing games without messy wire. ... "
" ... I am not a gamer at all but have kids around that are. ... "
Software Platform
32windows, software, installed, linux, os
+81%
-19%
" ... Testing done with Netflix's Fast.com site both in default mode and single stream mode. ... "
" ... Windows found the device and had it setup by the time I was logged into the system. ... "
" ... Provided pics as many buyers were having issues with this nifty device amongst Windows 10 ... "
" ... I have Windows 10 installed therefore it’s easy to use the product ... "
" ... Installed this device, and with the standard antennas my signal (per the Realtek app installed with the device) is reading 85-90% with link quality 60%. ... "
" ... I was doing a complete computer build and plugged it in when windows 10 was installing. ... "
" ... windows did it itself and so far it's fine. ... "
" ... However, software was installed by a pro, and so far works well. ... "
Marketplace
31described, product, amazon, got, came
+90%
-10%
" ... Got the item super quick. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Not sure what else to say, but it works as advertised! ... "
" ... Just got this device in the mail today. ... This product works exactly as the seller describe. ... "
" ... thanks for perfect item. ... "
" ... It's great, just as described. ... "
" ... Product was as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Cables
30cord, short, included, longer, wire
+77%
-23%
" ... Compact and the cord makes placing it in a open spot easy for better signal. ... "
" ... I like that it comes with an included extension cable so it can be placed on top of the PC as apposed to back behind it. ... "
" ... Everything about this product is good except for the length of the USB cable. ... "
" ... It works best in the back of the PC without using the extension cable. ... "
" ... The included cable and stand made it easy to use with my gaming tower. ... "
" ... I especially like that the provided mount had short length of cable. ... "
" ... The included USB 3 extension cord and dongle are bonus! ... "
" ... Alot faster than using the cord for internet! ... "
Delivery
21delivered, shipping, received, quick, delivery
+90%
-10%
" ... Product was delivered very fast as promised and came in very secure packaging. ... "
" ... Product came as described. ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... It just works out of the box! ... "
" ... Arrived as promised, quickly. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... just received the product. ... "
" ... Ordering and receiving the product were easily done. ... "
Product As Described
19described, product, advertised, exactly, works
+95%
-5%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... This product perfectly as described. ... "
" ... Not sure what else to say, but it works as advertised! ... "
" ... Pictures from Left to Right: ... "
" ... perfored well as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Build Quality
19drops, connection, thick, stand, poor
+53%
-47%
" ... I wish the antennas were made of a soft material, the tops are actually sharp and painful if you accidentally come down on one with your hand. ... "
" ... This allows much more flexible placement. ... "
" ... Reviews were solid so I’m sure it will work just fine ... "
" ... everything feels sturdy which is a nuance for usb adapter fixtures. ... "
" ... My PC is inside a pretty thick wood desk, so that was really nice. ... "
" ... Easy to install, order came quickly, well packed, sturdy, good quality hardware that meets expectations. ... "
" ... Couldn't have been simpler and appears to be well constructed. ... "
" ... Have only used for a few weeks but the connection has been stable with no signs of drops. ... "
CD/DVD
14disc, drive, install, driver, mini
+79%
-21%
" ... insert CD, install files, and plug in! ... "
" ... I updated the driver with the included cdrom disc and speed was much better. ... "
" ... It came with a Driver disk but I don't have a CD drive on my PC. ... "
" ... I'm glad I read the rest of the reviews on here, so I knew I didn't have to mess with the driver CD at all. ... "
" ... I installed the software with the disc they provided and plugged it in. ... "
" ... It came with a lil CD and thank goodness I had a CD drive because the link for the software to download did not work (which by the way, the program to install the driver looks like it is from Windows 95). ... "
" ... I don't' know why it comes with a CD). ... "
" ... The product works well, however it uses a CD installation so if your computer does not have a CD port, I would recommend buying an external CD reader so that you can install the software with this product. ... "
Cable Length
13short, cord, longer, little, usb extension cord
+62%
-38%
" ... Everything about this product is good except for the length of the USB cable. ... "
" ... I especially like that the provided mount had short length of cable. ... "
" ... A longer cord would be nice. ... "
" ... Love the USB extension cord that comes with it. ... "
" ... I like that it comes with an included extension cable so it can be placed on top of the PC as apposed to back behind it. ... "
" ... The only issue and not a big one as I was able to make it work was the length of the cable but with that said still give it a 5/5 rating. ... "
" ... I kind of wished the cord was a bit longer but it's fine. ... "
" ... It works best in the back of the PC without using the extension cable. ... "
Internet
12speed, works, get, increased, download
+100%
" ... I FINALLY GET ACTUALLY GOOD INTERNET SPEEDS. ... "
" ... I get excellent internet access with this device! ... "
" ... More than tripled my Internet speed. ... "
" ... I have 200 mgps Frontier internet. ... "
" ... Works great with my new 400mbps internet speed! ... "
" ... Download speed of 75mbs and upload of 55mbs. ... "
" ... It has increased from 3-4 Mbps to 12-13 Mbps download speed. ... "
" ... It works well and boosted my internet speed. ... "
Returns
11replacement, refund, days, amazon, worked
+27%
-73%
" ... Going to look to return it. ... "
" ... Submitted re3quest for replacement that arrived yesterday. ... "
" ... Will return to Amazon. ... "
" ... This item worked really well but broke 3 days after my return period was over. ... "
" ... Will seek a refund. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... It's too late for me to get any type of refund. ... "
Lagging
8works, time, spikes, online, mmorpg
+88%
-13%
" ... Buffering seems to be a thing of the past. ... "
" ... Works well for streaming without lag. ... "
" ... No lag or drops so far. ... "
" ... Once Installed, do a full / hard Reboot, you're good to go. ... "
" ... No reboots required. ... "
" ... I online game and i experience no lag! ... "
" ... It works perfectly with no lag time. ... "
USB
7especially, windows 10, usb 3, speed, desktop
+71%
-29%
" ... One thing is the speed improved with the wireless USB. ... "
" ... USB Hub for the adapter is a great feature ... "
" ... I especially like the USB extension that comes with the device. ... "
" ... and install them through usb. ... "
" ... Especially using USB 3.0. ... "
For Running
6took, minutes, 5, laptop
+83%
-17%
" ... Got it up and running on son's new computer in a few short minutes. ... "
" ... it literally took less than 30 seconds and I was up and running. ... "
" ... Up and running in 5 mins. ... "
" ... Well i jist installed and run another test right after. ... "
" ... It took longer to open the Amazon packaging than it did to get it up and running. ... "
For Kids
6play, kids, computer, bought, one
+83%
-17%
" ... Bought for my son so he can play his game in his room on the computer. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son's computer. ... "
" ... All I can say is THANK YOU,, One of my kids confiscated my last one so I thought I would try a new one with a design, two antennas instead of one, and wow,, I love this new one so much better. ... "
" ... This was for my son to play games and works fantastic for him. ... "
" ... I am not a gamer at all but have kids around that are. ... "
Apps
6download, site, install, files, dropbox
+67%
-33%
" ... I work remotely and do a lot of uploading and downloading! ... "
" ... Hopefully they’ll fix the download. ... "
" ... Great for web browsing, email, school work ect. ... "
Design
6like, design, stand
+50%
-50%
" ... There was no way to know if it was defective or a poor design. ... "
" ... It would look like it was starting to work, but then give up. ... "
Size
5use, device, desk, however
+100%
" ... Currently it's sitting on the floor under my desk. ... "
" ... This is the best device I have used in our rv travel. ... "
" ... Product is small in size works great and delivers on whats advertised very happy with purchase ... "
" ... However I wish I had a device similar to this that I can use with my iPad and other device as I travel. ... "
" ... I like this adapter because it comes with a stand so I can place it on my desk. ... "
Memory
464gb flash drive, review, positive, offer, give
+100%
" ... Now, this PC is an Intel i7 with 32gb ram, SSD, and Geforce 970 x2 in SLI so it's not the PC slowing things down: ethernet cable on this PC was pumping 200Mbps. ... "
" ... Reliable speed near that, even over large18.5 gig transfer of files on the network. ... "
" ... I had to go to another computer, copy the installation software to a flash drive and run it that way. ... "
" ... First off, I want to say that a review below stated they will give you a 64GB flash drive in exchange for a photo of a POSITIVE review. ... "
Print Quality
4print, wireless, wifi, install
+100%
" ... Worked great for making my desktop wireless to print to a new wireless printer. ... "
" ... Works great however the instructions were printed so small that was barely legible. ... "
" ... She can work on her genealogy and print without having to disconnect and reconnect the link over and over!! ... "
Storage
4install, easy
+100%
" ... Nice easy install, the extension is also a good addition for people who need more space. ... "
" ... Great product out of the box, packaged smartly with all pieces compact and in order. ... "
" ... I have purchased similar items in the past which have helped in the same situation but this one (though bigger) seems to be getting the job done best. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it is small and doesn't take up a lot of space when operational. ... "
Fit
4fits, put, feet, drops, connection
+50%
-50%
" ... One of these, the connection was loose fitting and it kept breaking the connection. ... "
" ... Did not fit my application. ... "
User Manual
3product, instructions, straightforward, still, easy to install
+67%
-33%
" ... Excellent product -- very easy to install following the little manual ... "
" ... It's easy to download but the instruction manual is a bit different from this product as it is providing instructions mainly on another product of theirs, but its still straightforward and the instructions are still the same. ... "
Resolution
3problem, gaming, could
+67%
-33%
" ... Previously I could only steam 360P or 480P video online, but now I could safely upgrade to 720P or 1080P. ... "
" ... I've streamed 4k Youtube videos without a problem. ... "
Band
3bands, band, works, 4, poor
+100%
" ... However, the Techkey 1750Mbps Dual Band surpassed my expectations. ... "
" ... Really handy considering it works with both the 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands. ... "
" ... installed easily, and it just simply works on both bands just fine. ... "
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