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: 2017-01-03, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Sleek design, Easy to install and manage, User-friendly app, Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) enabled, Very good throughput in testing
Expensive, Lacks USB ports, Does not support dedicated band control
The Linksys Velop provides Wi-Fi coverage for your entire home and seamless roaming over a single network. It's stylish, easy to install, and delivers fast single-user and MU-MIMO throughput speeds, making it our top pick for Wi-Fi systems...
Published: 2017-09-15, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
Did Linksys' Velop mesh wireless system live up to its promise of total and complete coverage to every corner of your home seamlessly under one SSID? In a very basic sense, I would say so. Each node's sleek twisted tower design is thoroughly modern; its m...
Abstract: The difference between single-node Wi-Fi hotspots and MESH hotspotsThe Linksys VELOP system uses multiple nodes stations to expand coverage and maintain a consistent signal. Each Velop node is a powerful Tri-Band connection point offering up to 2,000 squa...
Published: 2017-01-05, Author: Igor , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: While CES 2017 has yet to offer up something as truly revolutionary as a 3G vaping smartphone, several interesting new devices have come out of the annual consumer electronics show, including a new mesh network capable router from Linksys called Velop. T...
While it may not be built for the hardcore PC gamer, streamer or tech enthusiast, it is a device that delivers unparalleled performance with minimal effort...
Range is excellent, Setup is a breeze, Design is amazing, Included features, Performance in distant rooms
Not enough advanced settings, Line of sight performance is average
I have not had such fun and nice looking router setup! It's a breeze and I did not have a single issue even though I was using pre-release software. Great job Linksys!Is this router for you? Well, if you have a large house or housing complex then, yes it...
Published: 2016-12-30, Author: Benjamin , review by: Bcchardware.com
Easy to install and setup hardware, Software setup and configuration is a breeze, Very attractive hardware with more features coming soon (Alexa, etc.), Scalable and powerful, Excellent range, Good performance at extreme range, ,
A little on the expensive side, Network performance degrades slightly between nodes, If you have any questions, comments or general feedback, please feel free to post in the forum right here,
As we wrap up this review of the Velop, there are a few things to keep in mind. We received unreleased hardware - and while it certainly wasn't "beta", the fact is the algorithms will evolve in the future through firmware updates to give better performan...
Abstract: Velop came on strong a few years back, quickly becoming one of the most popular mesh platforms available. Since then, Linksys has released several variations, including black colorway options, that I particularly love.Their latest iteration is an AX4200-c...
Abstract: As many people flip open their laptops in the corner of the bedroom to get away from the kids and get some work done, many are also finding their Internet speed isn't up to scratch.But, as we've explained, it's probably not your “internet”, it's more li...
