Bearifi Product Comparison

Mesh Routers/Universal Extenders

Mesh products and universal extenders extend Wi-Fi inside your home or building to multiple devices at once.

Bearifi Edge Mesh Whole Home 802.11ac Wi-Fi System

Bearifi Edge Mesh Whole Home 802.11ac Wi-Fi System is the latest in a long line of innovative Bearifi range extension products based on BearExtender™ range extension technology. It consists of a Mesh AP (router) and satellite unit that can extend your home's existing Wi-Fi signal, or replace your home's Wi-Fi system altogether. Add-on satellites are available for purchase.

Bottom line: Gear Bearifi Edge Mesh 2-pack if you need range extension inside your home or office for multiple devices, such as computers, tablets, and smart TVs.

BearExtender Edge Repeater

BearExtender Edge is our version of a plug-in Wi-Fi repeater. It is the previous generation of our Bearifi Edge Mesh system. It is a single unit plug-in range extender designed to pick up an existing Wi-Fi signal and extend it as a new signal. Plug it somewhere in between your home's main router and where your devices get weak signal. It features more transmit power than typical Wi-Fi repeaters and also has a detachable RP-SMA antenna that can be upgraded for better reception (see our antenna upgrade/docking base kit).

Bottom line: Get Bearifi Edge repeater if you do not need a multiple unit Mesh system and just need one range extension point in your home for an existing Wi-Fi signal.

USB devices for individual computers

Our USB devices interact with just one computer at once and impact the range and/or speed of just that computer. These devices are not repeaters or Mesh systems and do not boost Wi-Fi to multiple devices at once.

Bearifi BearExtender PC v4 indoor USB range booster for Microsoft Windows PCs

Bearifi BearExtender PC v4 is our latest USB Wi-Fi range extender for Microsoft Windows PCs. It connects to your PC with 5 foot USB cable and gives your computer a second Wi-Fi interface with more power and better range than Wi-Fi cards built in to PCs. Bearifi BearExtender PC is not a repeater or mesh device, so it does not create a second Wi-Fi signal that your other devices can use. It extends the signal only to the Microsoft Windows PC to which it is connected.

Bottom line: Get Bearifi PC if you primarily use a Microsoft Windows PC and want better Wi-Fi range on that PC.

Bearifi Outdoor AC 802.11ac Dual Band USB range booster for Microsoft Windows PCs

Bearifi Outdoor AC is our newest outdoor Wi-Fi extender for Microsoft Windows PCs, with dual band 802.11ac capability. Now you can connect to distant signals whether they are 2.4 or 5 GHz, and take advantage of faster speeds that 5 GHz offers. Not every campground offers 5 GHz. Because the FCC has more stringent power limits on dual band devices vs. single band 2.4 GHz devices, consider our 1st generation Bearifi Outdoor model below if you do not need 5 Ghz 802.11ac capability. Bearifi Outdoor AC is weather resistant and features an integrated 10 dBi gain directional antenna and 16 feet of USB cable so you can place it far from your computer. It also features a stand and can be used indoors if needed. Bearifi Outdoor AC is not a repeater or mesh device, so it does not create a second Wi-Fi signal that your other devices can use. It extends the signal only to the Microsoft Windows PC to which it is connected.

Bottom line: Get Bearifi Outdoor AC if you primarily use a Microsoft Windows PC and want an outdoor capable dual band Wi-Fi receiver for better Wi-Fi range and speed on that PC.

Bearifi Outdoor 1st generation (2.4 GHz only) Outdoor USB range booster for Microsoft Windows PCs

Bearifi Outdoor 1st generation is our original outdoor Wi-Fi range extender for Microsoft Windows PCs. Because the FCC limits power for dual band devices, it remains our strongest standalone Wi-Fi receiver for PCs, but it is not dual band (can only work on normal 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with 150 mbps max speed). With the same outdoor weatherproof casing as Bearifi Outdoor AC, it is the best option for pure 2.4 GHz range. Bearifi Outdoor is not a repeater or mesh device, so it does not create a second Wi-Fi signal that your other devices can use. It extends the signal only to the Microsoft Windows PC to which it is connected.

Bottom line: Get Bearifi Outdoor 1st generation if you primarily use a Microsoft Windows PC and want an outdoor capable single band 2.4 GHz receiver for better Wi-Fi range on that PC.

Bearifi AC-Blaze 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi dongle for Microsoft Windows PCs

Bearifi AC-Blaze is a low cost 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi dongle with compact profile for Microsoft Windows PCs. It connects directly to your PC with no need for a cable and gives your PCs a second Wi-Fi interface capable of 1200 mbps 802.11ac Wi-Fi connections. Bearifi AC-Blaze is not a repeater or mesh device, so it does not create a second Wi-Fi signal that your other devices can use.

Bottom line: Get Bearifi AC-Blaze to instantly give any Microsoft Windows PC low cost 802.11ac capability.

BearExtender Turbo for PCs

BearExtender Turbo PC is an 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi adapter for Microsoft Windows PCs. With similar functionality to Bearifi AC-Blaze, it uses a USB cable to connect to a PC and features 2 RP-SMA antenna connectors for optional antenna upgrade. It is not designed to be a range extender for PCs (see our Bearifi PC for that purpose), but instead bring 802.11ac capability to your PC with the capability to upgrade or change antennas if needed.

Bottom line: Get Bearifi Turbo PC to instantly give any Microsoft Windows PC low cost 802.11ac capability and the option for antenna upgrades.

BearExtender Turbo for Macs

BearExtender Turbo is an 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi adapter for Mac OS 10.6 to 10.10 operating systems (we do have newer driver releases for 10.10 through 10.13 but it requires disabling SIP protection before upgrading). It is not a range extender. It plugs into your Mac's USB port and provides 802.11ac compliant Wi-Fi access to 802.11ac standard routers. It is a good upgrade for Macs that only have internal 802.11n or 802.11g Wi-Fi cards (most Macs made before 2015). We used to manufacturer a separate range extension product for Macs like our BearExtender PC Windows product above, but we no longer do.

Bottom line: Get Bearifi BearExtender Turbo if your Mac is in range of 802.11ac Wi-Fi networks and you have an older model 802.11n internal card and are looking to get faster connections.