Testseek.co.uk have collected 206 expert reviews of the Linksys Velop and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Linksys Velop.
January 2017
(77%)
206 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
3658 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
770100206
The editors liked
The Linksys Velop delivers fast Wi-Fi speed over a large area. Its hardware is well designed
And the system is generally easy to use
Flexible configuration
Good coverage and speed
Compact and tasteful
Easy to set up and configure
Access-point option
Easy setup
Small footprint
Attractive design
Fast Wi-Fi 6 support
Great area coverage
Plenty of ports
Impressive Wi-Fi 6 performance
Easy to use app
4x Ethernet and 1x USB ports
Easy
App-based setup
Elegant design
Fast Tri-band
AC wave-2 Wi-Fi
Extended WiFi range compared to a single router
Easy step-by-step setup via smartphone
Smartphone access to advanced settings
Attractive
Unobtrusive styling
Great value in two-unit pack
The editors didn't like
The system is expensive and lacks basic settings as well as common features. An account is required for its mobile app to work and its parental control feature is poorly designed
High price
Not as fast as BT Whole Home Wi-Fi
Disappointing performance
No Wi-Fi band-splitting
Limited ethernet ports per node
Slightly disappointing speeds
Expensive
Not cheap
Not compact
App can be sluggish
Defaults to single
Merged network
Limited parental controls
Only 2 Ethernet ports
No USB
No control over Wi-Fi networks
No access to advanced settings
Poor value
Performance eclipsed by NETGEAR Orbi
Relatively expensive
Only two Gigabit Ethernet ports on each unit
No USB ports
Kitguru Says
The Linksys Velop uses mesh technology to provide larger WiFi coverage than a standalone router
But it's nowhere near as
Performance still eclipsed by NETGEAR Orbi
With just two satellites
The Linksys Velop is much quicker in a normal-sized house than with three
Published: 2018-05-13, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
There are now many options for those interested in Velop routers, and things to consider when choosing between them. There are two different models, and then one, two, or three packs of each of them. Unless you have a home above 4,500 square feet, have e...
Published: 2018-03-25, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
The Linksys VELOP mesh system is quite innovative, very easy to configure via the mobile application but also very stylish looking; its main purpose is to offer full wireless signal in the whole house at optimal speeds and besides the wireless connectivit...
Published: 2018-03-09, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
ALSO CHECK OUT: GOOGLE WIFI VS EERO SECOND GENERATIONFeatures and PerformanceThe Linksys Velop is one of the latest to join the wireless mesh network systems (along with Google, Eero, Luma and TP-Link Deco M5) and, since every Velop device is a tri-band 2...
Abstract: Mesh Wi-Fi systems are the hottest trend in the home internet segment and you might currently be considering upgrading your old router setup to a mesh network...
Published: 2018-02-20, Author: Marc , review by: imore.com
Abstract: Mesh Wi-Fi systems are the hottest trend in the home internet segment and you might currently be considering upgrading your old router setup to a mesh network. I know I was.A year ago I moved into a spacious three-story character home with copper piping...
Exactly what I neededThis was my first time setting up and using a mesh network in my home, so I'm still in that honeymoon phase where my internet no longer sucks and everything is rosy in the world. The question ultimately will be if you can justify the...
Abstract: Many networking gear vendors have caught onto the home mesh Wi-Fi bandwagon, and the latest entrant onto the market is Linksys. The company's new Velop Whole Home Wi-Fi Mesh System allows you to create your very own wireless distributed system at home. In...
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Published: 2017-08-30, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
If you're using cable internet and have a separate modem from your router, Velop is absolutely the answer. Speeds are good, signal is good, and setup is easy enough, although each step takes a good long while if you're impatient, and there are plenty of...
