Linksys Velop

WiFi that sets you free

Price

Mesh Wi-Fi systems are expensive and the Linksys Velop is no exception, setting you back £500 for a three pack, but it is a very good system. It is also available in a one pack for £200 (not too useful on its own) or two pack for £350.

Performance

The Velop easily blankets a large home with great Wi-Fi signal. We had no issues connecting up devices in a large four-bedroom home and throughput remained strong. We were able to use one Velop to connect our TV and YouView box to Wi-Fi thanks to the dual Ethernet connectivity.

Design

Each Velop node is a vertical block that could easily slot into a bookshelf or on top of a cupboard and the power – and any Ethernet leads – connect to the base. It’s rather aesthetically pleasing and will look good in a home.

Ease of use

Though not designed for those who like to tweak every aspect of their Wi-Fi’s performance, the Velop system is very easy to configure initially and – thanks to its iOS app – no issue to manage on an ongoing basis.