Linksys Velop dual-band mesh router review: More Wi-Fi for less money

Suited for smaller homes or apartments, the dual-band Velop is a much cheaper alternative to the tri-band setup.

Mesh Wi-Fi systems are becoming more popular each day, thanks to their offer of seamless high-speed wireless internet spread out over a large area. There are a few popular choices, one of which is the Linksys Velop. It's been available for awhile now in a tri-band configuration, but Linksys has recently released a dual-band version that's much better suited for households with less people and less area to cover. It's also significantly cheaper, opening up mesh Wi-Fi to more people.

Living in a two-bedroom condo (about 1,100 square feet) with one other person, the dual-band Velop seems perfectly suited for me. I tested it out to determine whether or not it's a smart buy on its own and compared to its tri-band sibling.

About this review

Linksys provided Windows Central with a review unit of the dual-band AC3900 Velop mesh Wi-Fi system. It starts at about $130 for a single node, and about $300 for a three-node bundle, suitable for about 4,500 square feet of coverage. We also previously reviewed the tri-band Linksys Velop, which is better suited for homes up to about 6,000 square feet.

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