TP-Link Archer T3U Plus AC1300 USB WiFi Dongle Black, Dual Band 3.0 USB WiFi Dongle for PC, Two High-Gain Antennas Built in O
Reviewed 23 August 2026 · price checked live
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TP-Link Archer T3U Plus AC1300 USB WiFi Dongle sits in our networking devices listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: Fi Dongle— AC1300 (867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band or 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band) Dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure all your devices run at full speed. MU-MIMO Technology — Improves the throughput and efficiency of the whole network with MU-MIMO technology. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.3 out of 5 from 22,722 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- TP-Link
- Amazon rating
- 4.3 / 5 from 22,722 ratings
- vs Networking Devices
- 0.1 below the category median of 4.4
- Rank in category
- 41 of 50 rated networking devices we track
- Price position
- Among the cheaper options (category spans £4.24 to £307)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
How it compares in Networking Devices
Across the 50 rated networking devices products we track, the typical score is 4.4 out of 5. This one sits at 4.3, which is in the bottom quarter of the category. That does not make it a bad buy, but there are better-rated alternatives on the same shelf, so it needs another reason to earn your money.
It carries 22,722 ratings against a category median of 10,792. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the lower third of a category running from £4.24 to £307, where the midpoint is about £24.97. Buying at the cheap end is fine when the rating holds up; check the specifics below rather than assuming the saving is free.
Worked out from the 50 networking devices products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- Fast Speed AC1300 Wi-Fi Dongle— AC1300 (867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band or 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band) Dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure all your devices run at full speed
- MU-MIMO Technology — Improves the throughput and efficiency of the whole network with MU-MIMO technology
- Dual-Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter — The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands provide flexible connectivity, giving your devices access to the latest dual-band Wi-Fi router for faster speed and extended range
- External Antenna Wi-Fi Dongle — Advanced external high-gain antennas greatly enhance the reception and transmission signal strength of the USB adapter
- Supports the Latest Operating Systems — Fully compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and macOS
