Linksys Hydra Pro 6

Small, but packed with potential, the Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is a competent Wi-Fi 6 router that’s well priced (in the UK at least), and can be expanded into a mesh Wi-Fi system later. But that approach isn’t necessarily the cheapest way to get mesh Wi-Fi.

-- As reviewed by TechAdvisor
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Product details

  • WIFI ROUTER FOR HIGH SPEED - Take work and play to the next level with higher speeds and wider coverage in every corner of your home. Equipped with Intelligent Mesh, this dual-band router delivers the true power of WiFi 6 technology
  • MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WIFI CONNECTION - Access to higher bandwidth limits enables the true power of WiFi 6 technology, delivering the fastest connection with everything you do
  • MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES - WiFi 6 sends and receives multiple streams of data simultaneously, providing up to 4x more WiFi capacity to handle more gaming, and smart home devices
  • POWERFUL MESH TECHNOLOGY - Future-ready hardware with Intelligent Mesh Technology and guaranteed updates keep your connection going strong
  • WIFI 6 ROUTER FOR THE HOME - Six-stream WiFi with up to 574 + 4804 Mbps for ultra-fast wireless speeds

PROS

+ Decent Wi-Fi 6 speeds
+ Four Ethernet ports
+ Attractive price
+ Supports mesh network

CONS

- Blocky and bulky design
- Similar performance to last year's Linksys MR7350

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechAdvisor on May 19, 2022
Small, but packed with potential, the Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is a competent Wi-Fi 6 router that’s well priced (in the UK at least), and can be expanded into a mesh Wi-Fi system later. But that approach isn’t necessarily the cheapest way to get mesh Wi-Fi.
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By Tom's Guide on September 21, 2022
While it lacks many of the creature comforts of a high-performance or gaming router, the Linksys Hydra Pro 6 comes close with access to 160MHz data channels and several customization choices. It may not have multi-gig inputs and an extra layer of security, but it’s a mainstream router through and through that should fit right into most homes. Too bad it costs as much as a high-end router that provides more options and higher data speeds.
70
By TechRadar on July 20, 2022
The US pricing is a little higher than we expected, but the Hydra Pro 6 is easy to set-up and use, and provides strong wi-fi performance and good coverage for anyone that wants to upgrade their old router.
80