Linksys Atlas Pro 6: strong performance and ease-of-use at a competitive price
Two-minute review Spec Sheet: Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax), dual-band, 5.4Gbps Processor: 1.0GHz, dual-core Qualcomm Home 216 Memory: 512MB Storage: 256MB Flash Beamforming: Explicit for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Ports: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN), 3x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) Dimensions (HxWxD): 185 x 86.5 x 86.5mm, 0.68kg We really liked the strong performance and ease-of-use of Linksys’ tri-band Velop AX4200 mesh system, but at almost £400/$500 for a two-pack system and £550/$600 for a three-pack for larger homes, the Velop was still pretty expensive. The new Atlas Pro 6 is therefore designed to provide a more affordable option for people who want to upgrade to Wi-Fi 6. Its top speed of 5.4Gbps is actually higher than the 4.2Gbps of the Velop, although it keeps the price down by opting for dual-band Wi-Fi 6, rather than the Velop’s more expensive tri-band option. Linksys states that the tri-band Velop will be the better option for hom...