It's no real surprise that AVM's new top model wins the points. The data rates found in the test lab, which still have room for improvement, can be explained by our test setup, which is still limited to 2x2 MIMO - the 7590 AX certainly has more potential there. Considering its price, the D-Link Exo DIR-X5460 performs well - especially in the 5 GHz band...
D-Link Dual-Band WiFi Router DIR-X5460 Wi-Fi 6
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Product details
The DIR-X5460 features a triple-core CPU with 1.5 GHz, providing significantly more processing power than any typical Wi-Fi 5 router. This allows it to handle large amounts of data transmission, enabling lag-free online gaming and 4K or HD streaming without buffering.
Router type | Mesh router, Wi-Fi router |
Router functions | Mesh capable, Multi WAN, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
5 GHz transfer rate | 4800 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 600 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 4 ports |
Network connections | RJ45 (4x) |
Item number | 14652161 |
Manufacturer | D-Link |
Category | Routers |
Manufacturer no. | DIR-X5460 |
Release date | 20.1.2021 |
External links |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Graphites |
Router type | Mesh router, Wi-Fi router |
Router functions | Mesh capable, Multi WAN, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN |
VPN support | IPSec, L2TP, PPTP |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Wi-Fi frequency band | Dual band |
Wi-Fi encryption | WPA3-PSK |
WLAN functions | Guest access |
Number of antennas | 6x |
6 GHz transmission rate | 5400 Mbit/s |
5 GHz transfer rate | 4800 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 600 Mbit/s |
Max. data transfer rate | 4800 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 4 ports |
Number of PoE ports | 4 ports |
Network connections | RJ45 (4x) |
Max. port speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Mesh networking type | Mesh satellite |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 170.6 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 4.05 |
Scope of delivery | Power adapter |
Length | 33.88 cm |
Width | 24.14 cm |
Height | 21.13 cm |
Weight | 732 g |
Length | 49 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 49 cm |
Weight | 1.49 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 23.Netgear2.3 %
- 24.Acer3 %
- 24.Strong3 %
- 26.Xiaomi3.4 %
- 27.D-Link3.7 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Cudy0 days
- 1.D-Link0 days
- 1.Strong0 days
- 4.Starlink1 day
- 4.TP-Link1 day
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 18.Starlink5.6 %
- 19.Xiaomi5.8 %
- 20.D-Link6.4 %
- 21.Draytek6.8 %
- 22.ASUS6.9 %

A good mid-range router that is ideal for adding Wi-Fi 6 to an existing modem router. The performance on 2.4 GHz could be a little better, on 5 GHz it fits.