D-Link DIR-X4860
Lacks competitive throughput and features for its price. Better alternatives exist.
Consolidated from 3 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 2 unconvinced sources
2 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Lacks competitive throughput and features for its price; better alternatives exist.
Flagged 27 July 2026
1 earlier flag predates the point where runs began recording their reasoning, so its grounds were never written down.
Pros & cons
- ✓ Reliable tri-band Wi-Fi 6E
- ✓ Robust security features
- ✓ Decent value on paper
- ✓ Acceptable benchmark numbers
- ✗ Low throughput
- ✗ Limited features
- ✗ Lags in speed and coverage
- ✗ High price for budget router
- ✗ Underperforms competitors
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
2 unconvinced sources
1 stance not read source
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #18 of 18 on our wi-fi routers tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 3 independent outlets.
Low throughput. Limited features. Lags in speed and coverage. High price for budget router. Underperforms competitors.
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