Acer Predator Connect W6 Wi-Fi 6E Router

Acer's Predator Connect W6 is a pricey Wi-Fi 6E gaming router that uses the 6GHz band for exceptionally speedy throughput. Signal strength is its main shortcoming.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Energize your home network with Wi-Fi 6E with a peak theoretical throughput of 7.8Gbps
  • Hybrid QoS Compatible with Intel Killer Prioritization Engine
  • Industry Leading Quad Core 2.0 GHz | 1GB DDR4 Memory and 4GB eMMC Storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band AXE7800 (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz) | MU-MIMO: 2x4x2 (2 in the 2.4GHz band, 4 in the 5GHz band & 2 in the 6GHz band)
  • Ports: 1 x 2.5Gbps and 4 x 1Gbps with 1 Game Port | Antennas: 6 x Performance Tuned Antennas
  • LED: Main LED (RGB Light Guide) and Antenna Tuning LEDs (RGB x 6)
  • Buttons: Power Button (right side), Pin Hole Reset and WPS

PROS

+ Easy to configure
+ Solid throughput and file transfer performance
+ Supports 6GHz transmissions
+ Lifetime network security and parental controls

CONS

- Pricey
- Middling signal strength performance
- Mobile app offers limited functionality

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 06, 2023
Acer's Predator Connect W6 is a pricey Wi-Fi 6E gaming router that uses the 6GHz band for exceptionally speedy throughput. Signal strength is its main shortcoming.
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