# COMFAST CF-972AX AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E USB Adapter

AXE5400: The COMFAST CF-972AX is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E USB adapter for Windows desktop PCs and laptops. Its listing claims a combined 5400 Mbps rate across 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, with two adjustable high-gain antennas. That headline is a claimed combined throughput, not a guarantee of real-world connection speed.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: COMFAST
- Model: CF-972AX
- Category: Computers > Networking > Network Adapters
- Price: 32.69 GBP
- Previous price: 39.99 GBP
- Discount: 18%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T09:51:13.454Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 33

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## At a glance

- Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E operation is listed across 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, with separate claimed rates for each band.
- Two high-gain antennas rotate through 180°, allowing their position to be adjusted to suit the setup.
- The listing claims MU-MIMO and OFDMA, and says the adapter supports WPA3 and Soft AP mode.
- Built-in drivers and a USB 3.0 connection are claimed for a straightforward setup.

## Pros

- Three listed wireless bands include 6 GHz, which may be useful with a compatible Wi-Fi 6E router and client setup.
- The two rotatable antennas offer more positioning flexibility than a fixed antenna design.
- The listing covers USB 3.0 as well as USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 interfaces.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: COMFAST
- Model: CF-972AX
- Colour: Black
### Wireless
- Data link protocol: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Claimed data transfer rate: 5400 Megabits Per Second
- Claimed band rates: 6GHz \(2402Mbps\) + 5GHz \(2402Mbps\) + 2.4GHz \(573Mbps\)
### Compatibility and connection
- Compatible devices: Desktop, Laptop, Windows 10/11
- Operating system family: Windows
- Minimum required operating system version: Windows 10
- Hardware interface: USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 50 Grams
- Antenna arrangement: 2 high-gain antennas, supporting 180° rotation
### Claimed features
- Security: WPA3
- Additional function: Soft AP

## Before you buy

- The listing's 5400 Mbps figure is a combined claimed rate, split between 6 GHz \(2402Mbps\), 5 GHz \(2402Mbps\) and 2.4 GHz \(573Mbps\). Actual speed depends on the router, connection and conditions. Windows 10/11 compatibility is stated, with Windows 10 also given as the minimum. The supplied details do not confirm whether the listed weight includes the full adapter and antennas.

## In the box

- AXE5400 USB Wi-Fi 6 adapter (Included)
- Using Manul, quantity 1 (Included): The contents list uses this wording. It may mean a user manual.

## A good fit for

- Windows 10 or 11 desktop and laptop users looking to add Wi-Fi 6E connectivity through USB.
- Buyers whose router supports 6 GHz and who want a USB adapter with adjustable external antennas.

## Less suited to

- Users of macOS or Linux, as compatibility is listed only for Windows.
- Buyers needing a measured connection speed or confirmed range. The supplied information provides manufacturer claims rather than test results.

## Customer feedback

The supplied rating distribution is strongly weighted towards five-star ratings, with a small one-star share. This is a limited aggregate signal and does not show what customers liked or disliked. It cannot establish the adapter’s real-world speed, range or Windows setup experience.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does the COMFAST CF-972AX support 6 GHz Wi-Fi?
Yes. The listing claims tri-band operation on 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. To use 6 GHz, the surrounding network equipment must also support it.
### What does AXE5400 mean for speed?
The listing presents 5400 Mbps as a combined claimed rate across its three bands, not as a guaranteed speed for one connection.
### Which operating systems are listed as compatible?
The stated compatible devices include Windows 10/11 desktops and laptops. Windows 10 is also listed as the minimum operating system version.
### What is included in the stated package?
The contents list names one AXE5400 USB Wi-Fi 6 adapter and one item labelled “Using Manul”, which appears to refer to a manual.

## Offer details

- A 5% voucher is offered subject to the voucher terms. The listing does not specify the terms in detail.

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