At just $279, the new TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 gaming router is cheap

Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers no longer necessitate taking out a second mortgage to afford. Hyperbolic as that statement is, the latest networking gear started out as a pricey proposition for early adopters. Now, TP-Link has a new set of Archer Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers on the way, starting from just $279 for the GE230 model.

Five new models make up the brand’s latest gaming router range, including the GE800, GE550, GE400, GE230, and GXE75 (which is a Wi-Fi 6E router). Like a lot of affordable Wi-Fi 7 devices, the Archer GE230 only operates on two networking bands — 2.4GHz and 5GHz — as opposed to the faster 6GHz band available on more premium routers.

But, at $279, it’s tough to be overly critical. It still includes Wi-Fi 7-specific features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which lets a router talk between multiple network bands and channels simultaneously. So, if one network band isn’t getting it done, compatible devices can seamlessly lean on another at the same time.

Plus, the Archer GE230 supports Wi-Fi 7’s 4K-QAM technology, fitting more data into a router’s signal. Put simply, it means higher data transmission than other Wi-Fi technologies. Across the GE230’s two network bands, it supports a total wireless bandwidth of up to 3,600Mbps, while the router also houses two 2.5Gbps LAN ports.

According to TP-Link, the sweet spot of its new gaming router range is the Archer GE550. At $599, it’s a bit of a step up, including three network bands, including the wider 6GHz band. The pyramid-shaped device supports total wireless speeds of up to 9,220Mbps, plus five LAN ports.

The Archer GE550 is considered the sweet spot in terms of features and price. Image: TP-Link.

For gaming, TP-Link’s new Archer range is designed to prioritise gaming devices. Be it a console, PC, or phone, you can set the router to give a gaming device a leg up ahead of anyone else in the house who might be streaming Netflix or downloading large files.

If that sounds like what you need, the new routers are available now in Australia via online and local retailers.

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