NEWFAST AC1300 Dual-Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter

The NEWFAST AC1300 Wi-Fi adapter adds dual-band wireless connectivity to a desktop or laptop through USB. The listing claims up to 1300 Mbps combined rate and includes a 5 dBi antenna, but setup requires installing drivers and the stated operating-system compatibility varies across listing sections.

At a glance

Dual-band adapter with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connectivity claims.
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interfaces are listed.
The listing claims compatibility with desktop and laptop computers.
Driver installation is required, with instructions to remove or disable existing Wi-Fi drivers first.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£17.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, giving a choice between the listed range and interference trade-offs.
Claims an integrated 5 dBi antenna and MU-MIMO support.
The USB interface listing includes both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.

Cons

Driver preparation adds setup steps, including uninstalling or disabling older Wi-Fi drivers and running the extracted setup file.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Identity
Brand	NEWFAST
Colour	Deep Black
Compatible devices	Desktop, Laptop

Wireless
Claimed data transfer rate	1300 Megabits Per Second
Data link protocols	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Claimed rate by band	400 Mpbs on 2 4GHz band and 867 Mbps on 5GHz band
Antenna	built-in 5dBi high gain antenna
USB interface	USB 2.0, USB 3.0

Compatibility and setup
Operating system family	Windows
Minimum required operating system version	Windows 7
Additional compatibility claim	Windows 11/10 / 8.1/8 / 7/xp, Mac OS X 10.9-10.15
Driver setup	Please uninstall or disable other old WiFi drivers on your computer before installing new drivers. Please extract the compressed file and then locate "Setup. exe" in the folder for double installation.
Encryption protocols claimed	WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA/WPA2/WEP

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The claimed total rate of 1300 Mbps and stated band rates of 400 Mbps and 867 Mbps do not add up, and the listing alternates between 5 GHz and 5.8 GHz terminology. Its operating-system claims also differ: the details field names Windows and Windows 7, while feature text additionally claims Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.9-10.15, but another highlight gives Mac OS X 10.11-10.15. Confirm band, speed and system support for your device before buying.

What’s in the box

Included

AC1300 Wi-Fi dongle
User manual

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Desktop or laptop owners seeking a USB Wi-Fi adapter with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band options.
Users replacing or supplementing built-in wireless connectivity who can install drivers and verify their operating-system version.

Less suited to

Buyers who need confirmed compatibility with a particular Mac OS version or Windows XP without checking the listing details first.
Anyone expecting the claimed 1300 Mbps to represent a guaranteed real-world connection speed.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 59 ratings

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The supplied evidence contains aggregate star ratings but no written customer feedback. The distribution is largely five-star with the remainder four-star, but ratings alone do not show what customers liked or how the adapter performed in practice.

Frequently asked questions

Will this adapter work with a Mac?

The listing makes conflicting Mac OS X claims, ranging from 10.9-10.15 in one section to 10.11-10.15 in another. Verify the exact version and driver availability before buying.

Does it support USB 3.0?

USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are both listed as supported interfaces.

Is 1300 Mbps the expected connection speed?

1300 Megabits Per Second is the claimed data rate, not a guaranteed real-world speed. The listing's per-band rates total a different figure, so treat the headline as unconfirmed.

What is involved in installation?

The instructions say to uninstall or disable older Wi-Fi drivers, extract the driver files and run the setup program before using the adapter.