Linksys Velop Pro 6E: One-minute reviewIt’s taken a while, but Wi-Fi 6E is finally becoming a mainstream technology that is now available in many new computers and mobile devices. Along with improved wi-fi speeds, the key advantage of Wi-Fi 6E is that it introduces a new 6.0GHz frequency band that works alongside the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands used by previous generations, such as Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5.Needless to say, routers and mesh systems that support Wi-Fi 6E are

Within 30ft, three partition walls: 150MbpsThankfully, though, the Velop system performed admirably once it was set up. We do have an office towards the back of our building where we have to use PowerLine adaptors to provide a wired network connection as the wi-fi signal from our normal router is so weak. We therefore placed one of the nodes halfway along a hallway that leads to that back office, while the second node was placed in the office itself. Using a laptop that supported Wi-Fi 6E, we were impressed to find that the Ookla Speed Test app reported a consistent 150Mbps download speed for our laptop, which is the maximum speed provided by our office broadband. That was confirmed when using Steam to download some games onto the laptop, which again ran smoothly at 150Mbps the whole time. It’s comfortably fast enough to sit among the best mesh Wi-Fi systems.(Image credit: Future)You don’t have to buy a brand new PC with Wi-Fi 6E to get those speeds either, as we also tested an older MacBook Air that only has Wi-Fi 6, and the MacBook also recorded the same 150Mbps download speeds in that office as well. Of course, not everyone will need a state-of-the-art mesh system with Wi-Fi 6E right now, but if you do have any new PCs or mobile devices that support 6E then the Velop is a good way of upgrading your home or office network with the latest wi-fi tech.Performance: 5 / 5 Should you buy the Linksys Velop Pro 6E?Swipe to scroll horizontallyValueWi-Fi 6E is still fairly new, but the Velop Pro 6E is competitively priced when compared to many similar mesh systems4 / 5DesignIt’s all very minimalist – both in in terms of hardware design and the features provided by the Linksys app. That’s good for first-time users, but more experienced users might require a few additional features.4 / 5PerformanceIt’s a little feature-light, but the Velop Pro 6E provides strong, reliable wi-fi performance that can cover your entire home or office.5 / 5Final ScoreSome people might require additional features – such as extra Ethernet ports or parental controls – but the Velop Pro 6E gets the basics right, with strong performance and the latest wi-fi tech at a competitive price.4.5 / 5Buy it if…You Have A Lot Of
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