TP-Link AC1300 Archer T4U dual band wireless adapter

TP-Link AC1300 Archer T4U dual band wireless adapter - test and review

We have bought and tested many TP-Link devices in the last couple of years and most of them left very positive impressions. Today we are reviewing another of their products, dedicated to fast wireless technology - the TP-Link AC1300 Archer T4U dual band wireless adapter.

This USB adapter is the perfect add-on for desktops and laptops with low-end Wi-Fi card for improved range and speed of the wireless network. 

Previously we tested and actually we are still using the compact TP-Link AC600 Archer T2U Nano Wireless USB adapter which does a great job, especially for a device of its size and price. 

The AC1300 Archer T4U on the other hand has bigger dimensions and is more powerful. To learn more about its performance specs, check the list below:

TP-Link AC1300 Archer T4U - product specifications

HARDWARE FEATURES
Interface	USB 3.0
Button	WPS button
Dimensions ( W x D x H )	3.64×1.24×0.55 in. (92.47×31.55×13.9mm)
Antenna	2 High Gain External Antennas
Antenna type	Omni Directional
WIRELESS FEATURES
Wireless standards	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Frequency	5GHz 2.4GHz
Signal rate	5GHz 11ac: Up to 867Mbps(dynamic) 11n: Up to 300Mbps(dynamic) 11a: Up to 54Mbps(dynamic） 2.4GHz 11n: Up to 400Mbps(dynamic) 11g: Up to 54Mbps(dynamic) 11b: Up to 11Mbps(dynamic)
Transmit power	<20dBm (EIRP)
Wireless modes	Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode
Wireless security	Support 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Modulation technology	DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
OTHERS
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Package contents	AC1300 High Gain Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter Archer T4U Quick Installation Guide Resource CD
System requirements	Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS X 10.9-10.13
Environment	Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉~158℉) Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

As you can see from the table, the Archer T4U is highly capable device for fast Internet connection at home or on the go (internal use only). 

The device itself is foldable so you can also save space when not in use but if you want to get maximum range than unfold after plugging it in the USB port (Super Speed USB 3.0 Port supported).

TP-Link AC1300 Archer T4U - product video

TP-Link AC1300 Archer T4U - product price

We researched this product prior making this review and noticed that prices for the Archer T4U vary a lot depending on your location - in United States and North America in general it was usually between $25-40. The average asking price in UK was around £20-30. For EU customers prices vary around 30 Euro.

Purely from consumer perspective the TP-Link AC1300 Archer T4U is a very capable and reliable dual band wireless adapter which achieved better performance than the smaller TP-Link Nano adapter that we have, both in range and speed. It is also relatively affordable for a product in this segment. 

And here are few other TP-Link products that we have tested recently:

• TP-Link Tapo C200 WiFi camera
• TP-Link Tapo P100 Wi-Fi smart plug