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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • Wi-Fi version: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Wi-Fi speed: 1800 Mbps
  • LAN port speeds: 1 Gbps
  • Mesh Wi-Fi: yes

Ezviz W3R review. Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.5

Technical Score

10.0%

6.4

User score

Good
6.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

26.0%

6.9

Wireless

20.0%

4.3

Ports

18.0%

7.1

Networking

14.0%

7.6

Security

12.0%

6.6

Hardware

10.0%

7.3

Management

Good
6.4

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.

When it matters: When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

3.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(15)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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  • 7.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    33.0%

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    Wi-Fi speed

    28.0%

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    CPU clock speed

    22.0%

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    RAM capacity

    17.0%

    6.5

    Maximum connected devices

  • 6.8
    Travel

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Weight

    30.0%

    ?

    Wi-Fi speed

    20.0%

    4.0

    Cellular modem type

    10.0%

    4.0

    SIM slot

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Verdict

The EZVIZ W3R is a dual-band AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router designed for modern smart homes, offering combined wireless speeds of up to 1800 Mbps (1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz) and coverage for up to 150m². Its main characteristics include 256MB of RAM, three full Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 2 LAN), and support for EZVIZ Easy Mesh technology, which allows multiple units to form a unified network for seamless roaming. Key pros are its ability to connect up to 128 devices simultaneously, specialized optimization for up to 50 EZVIZ security cameras, and enhanced security features like WPA3 and 'Anti Wi-Fi Squatter' mode. However, notable cons include the lack of IPv6 support, no beamforming technology, and the absence of a USB port for external storage or printer sharing.

Technical Specifications of router Ezviz W3R

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

26.0%

6.9

Wireless

20.0%

4.3

Ports

18.0%

7.1

Networking

14.0%

7.6

Security

12.0%

6.6

Hardware

10.0%

7.3

Management

6.5
Ezviz W3R has a technical score of 6.52 points, which is lower than that of 67.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.

When it matters: When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

3.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(15)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.4
Ezviz W3R has a user score of 6.44 points, which is lower than that of 94.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
3.7
Ezviz W3R has a popularity of 3.7 points, which is lower than 66.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.6
Ezviz W3R has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 61.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

Ezviz
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Identifies the Wi-Fi generation the router supports, such as Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, or 7.
When it matters: When newer phones, laptops, and consoles need the latest Wi-Fi efficiency and speed features.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ezviz W3R uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
What it is: Lists which wireless frequency bands the router can use, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.
When it matters: When you need to balance range, speed, and congestion across different types of client devices.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz

2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Ezviz W3R supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >2700 Mbps

1,800 Mbps
Ezviz W3R delivers 1,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 59.4% of routers and equal to 3.5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
What it is: Lists the Wi-Fi channel widths the router can use, such as 20, 40, 80, or 160 MHz.
When it matters: When you want the option to trade peak speed against stability in crowded wireless environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz

20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
Ezviz W3R supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 40.9% of routers and the same as 31.6% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

WPA3
Ezviz W3R supports WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 63.3% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
DoS protection
What it is: Provides defenses intended to reduce the impact of denial-of-service traffic against the router or network.
When it matters: When exposed services or remote access make resilience against traffic floods more important.

Importance: LOW

no
Ezviz W3R does not include DoS protection. 87.5% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
What it is: Uses stateful packet inspection to track sessions and block suspicious unsolicited traffic more accurately.
When it matters: When the router needs a stronger first line of filtering on an internet-facing connection.

Importance: LOW

yes
Ezviz W3R includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
What it is: Lets the router allow or block devices based on their MAC addresses.
When it matters: When you want an extra device-level access rule beyond passwords and network names.

Importance: LOW

no
Ezviz W3R does not support MAC address filtering. 98% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
What it is: Allows the router to block or allow access based on website addresses or domain rules.
When it matters: When you need to restrict specific sites for children, guests, or work-policy reasons.

Importance: LOW

yes
Ezviz W3R supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
What it is: Support for the newer IPv6 internet addressing standard alongside the older IPv4 system.
When it matters: When your internet provider or network already uses IPv6, or you want the router to stay compatible as IPv6 use becomes more common.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Ezviz W3R supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

Importance: LOW

no
Ezviz W3R does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
What it is: Allows the router to pass traffic between separate VLANs under controlled rules.
When it matters: When you need segmented networks to communicate selectively instead of staying fully isolated.

Importance: LOW

yes
Ezviz W3R supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
What it is: Lets the router mark traffic with VLAN tags for segmented or ISP-specific network setups.
When it matters: When you separate guest, office, IoT, or ISP-required traffic into different network segments.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Ezviz W3R supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
What it is: Provides quality-of-service controls that prioritize some traffic over less important traffic.
When it matters: When calls, gaming, and downloads compete and you want latency-sensitive traffic protected.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Ezviz W3R does not include QoS controls. 97.1% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 4 ports

2
Ezviz W3R has 2 LAN ports, which is fewer than 91.4% of routers and the same as 3.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
What it is: Lists the Ethernet speeds available on the router’s LAN ports, such as Gigabit or multi-gig.
When it matters: When wired transfers to NAS, desktops, or access points need more than basic Ethernet speeds.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 Gbps

1 Gbps
Ezviz W3R offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
What it is: Shows how many separate WAN uplink ports the router provides for internet connections.
When it matters: When you use dual internet lines, backup WAN, or load balancing between multiple external links.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 1 WAN port

1
Ezviz W3R has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 1 USB port

0
Ezviz W3R has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
What it is: Power over Ethernet support, meaning the router can receive power, deliver it, or be part of a PoE-based installation.
When it matters: When you want cleaner installation with fewer separate power cables, especially in ceilings, walls, racks, or remote locations.

Importance: LOW

no
Ezviz W3R does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
What it is: Shows how the router is configured and monitored, such as web UI, app, or command-line tools.
When it matters: When setup depth and day-to-day admin convenience are part of the buying decision.

Importance: MEDIUM

Web UI, App
Ezviz W3R uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
EZVIZ app
Firmware upgrade method
What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

Importance: MEDIUM

Automatic
Ezviz W3R supports Automatic firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 68.3% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
What it is: Lets the router track bandwidth usage by device, app category, or time period.
When it matters: When you need to find which devices or activities are causing slowdowns or high data use.

Importance: LOW

yes
Ezviz W3R includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
What it is: Lets the router create a separate wireless network for visitors or less-trusted devices.
When it matters: When guests need internet access without reaching private devices on the main network.

Importance: LOW

yes
Ezviz W3R offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
What it is: Supports a login or acceptance page that users must pass before getting internet access.
When it matters: When guest networks, rentals, cafes, or managed access points need a sign-in page.

Importance: LOW

yes
Ezviz W3R offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
What it is: Shows the operating frequency of the router processor, often listed per core.
When it matters: When routing, encryption, QoS, and many active clients can put heavier load on the CPU.

Importance: MEDIUM

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RAM capacity
What it is: The amount of working memory available for sessions, routing tables, and running router services.
When it matters: When many devices, VPN tunnels, or advanced features need the router to stay responsive under load.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 MB

256 MB
Ezviz W3R has 256 MB of RAM, which is more than 48.7% of routers and the same as 15.4% of routers.
Internal storage
What it is: The built-in storage available for logs, apps, shared files, or other local router functions.
When it matters: When the router runs extra services and needs space for logs, packages, or shared content.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 GB

0.25 GB
Ezviz W3R has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 68.2% of routers and the same as 16.1% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
What it is: Uses dedicated hardware paths to offload routing, NAT, encryption, or switching tasks from the main CPU.
When it matters: When heavy routing or security features would otherwise reduce throughput on the processor alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Ezviz W3R offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
What it is: Shows how many antennas are mounted externally on the router.
When it matters: When you want stronger adjustable coverage or plan to aim antennas for difficult room layouts.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 3 antennas

0
Ezviz W3R has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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Ezviz W3R vs the average router

  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Ezviz W3R supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Supports mesh networking so multiple nodes can work together as one Wi-Fi system.
    When it matters: When one router alone cannot cover every floor or room reliably.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Ezviz W3R supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    Ezviz W3R supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
    What it is: Supports OFDMA, which divides Wi-Fi channels more efficiently among multiple active clients.
    When it matters: When many small, busy devices share the network and contention needs to stay lower.

    Importance: LOW

    Ezviz W3R supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Ezviz W3R supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    What it is: Identifies the Wi-Fi generation the router supports, such as Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, or 7.
    When it matters: When newer phones, laptops, and consoles need the latest Wi-Fi efficiency and speed features.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

    Ezviz W3R supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Ezviz W3R supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
    When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Ezviz W3R supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.WPA3 vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports captive portal
    Ezviz W3R supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
    What it is: Supports a login or acceptance page that users must pass before getting internet access.
    When it matters: When guest networks, rentals, cafes, or managed access points need a sign-in page.

    Importance: LOW

    Ezviz W3R supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Ezviz W3R supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
    What it is: Allows the router to pass traffic between separate VLANs under controlled rules.
    When it matters: When you need segmented networks to communicate selectively instead of staying fully isolated.

    Importance: LOW

    Ezviz W3R supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    Ezviz W3R supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
    What it is: Supports multi-user MIMO so the router can serve more than one client stream at the same time.
    When it matters: When many active devices share the network and you want wireless capacity used more efficiently.

    Importance: LOW

    Ezviz W3R supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 4 more internal antennas
    Ezviz W3R has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    What it is: Measures how many internal antennas the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
    When it matters: When antenna design is internal, the internal antenna count helps indicate how well the router can handle multiple streams.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 2 antennas

    Ezviz W3R has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.4 vs 0
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Ezviz W3R supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    Ezviz W3R supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Ezviz W3R supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    Ezviz W3R supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Supports TWT
    Ezviz W3R supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 22% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Ezviz W3R has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (1,800 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,475 Mbps.
  • 64 more connected devices
    Ezviz W3R supports more connected devices than the average router (128 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Ezviz W3R supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Ezviz W3R supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Supports captive portal
    Ezviz W3R supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 4 more internal antennas
    Ezviz W3R has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
  • 8 newer release date
    Ezviz W3R was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
  • 2x more internal storage
    Ezviz W3R has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.125 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
  • 105 mm narrower width
    Ezviz W3R is narrower than the average router (97 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.

Total
Wireless
Security
Networking
Management
Hardware
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    Ezviz W3R has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
  • 19.4% narrower wireless coverage
    Ezviz W3R has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (150 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
  • No VPN server support
    Ezviz W3R cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No DoS protection
    Ezviz W3R does not support DoS protection, while the average router does. 87.3% of routers support DoS protection.
  • No MAC address filtering
    Ezviz W3R does not support MAC address filtering, while the average router does. 97.8% of routers support MAC address filtering.
  • No L2TP passthrough
    Ezviz W3R does not support L2TP pass-through, while the average router does. 96.3% of routers support L2TP pass-through.
  • No QoS
    Ezviz W3R does not support QoS, while the average router does. 96.8% of routers support QoS.
  • No dynamic routing
    Ezviz W3R does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • No DNS relay
    Ezviz W3R does not support DNS relay, while the average router does. 92.2% of routers support DNS relay.
  • 11,988 fewer NAT sessions
    Ezviz W3R has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (3,000 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    Ezviz W3R has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Ezviz W3R has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Ezviz W3R supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Ezviz W3R includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
  • No DLNA support
    Ezviz W3R does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 9.9 W higher power consumption
    Ezviz W3R uses more power than the average router (18 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    Ezviz W3R has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
  • 52 mm thicker design
    Ezviz W3R is thicker than the average router (97 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
  • 55.5 mm higher height
    Ezviz W3R is taller than the average router (103 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Ezviz W3R supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
    When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Ezviz W3R supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    Ezviz W3R has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
    When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4 ports

    Ezviz W3R has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.2 vs 4
  • No VPN server support
    Ezviz W3R cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
    What it is: The ability to host the router’s own VPN server so you can connect back into your network securely from outside.
    When it matters: When you want secure remote access to your home or office network while you are away.

    Importance: LOW

    Ezviz W3R cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Ezviz W3R includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    What it is: Lists the onboard file-sharing services the router can provide, such as SMB, FTP, or media sharing.
    When it matters: When the router is expected to handle light file serving without separate NAS hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Ezviz W3R includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No QoS
    Ezviz W3R does not support QoS, while the average router does. 96.8% of routers support QoS.
    What it is: Provides quality-of-service controls that prioritize some traffic over less important traffic.
    When it matters: When calls, gaming, and downloads compete and you want latency-sensitive traffic protected.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Ezviz W3R does not support QoS, while the average router does. 96.8% of routers support QoS.
  • No dynamic routing
    Ezviz W3R does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
    What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
    When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

    Importance: LOW

    Ezviz W3R does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 9.9 W higher power consumption
    Ezviz W3R uses more power than the average router (18 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    What it is: The amount of electrical power the router draws during normal operation, usually measured in watts.
    When it matters: When the router stays on all day and you care about heat output and long-term electricity cost.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <6 W

    Ezviz W3R uses more power than the average router (18 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.18 W vs 8.1 W
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Ezviz W3R has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
    When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 1 USB port

    Ezviz W3R has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.0 vs 1
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
15 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Ezviz W3R?

  • Supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for faster speeds and lower latency compared to older standards.
  • Easy Mesh technology allows for seamless roaming and extended coverage by connecting multiple units.
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it easy to place in various home environments.
  • Capable of handling up to 128 simultaneous device connections without significant buffering.
  • Optimized specifically for EZVIZ security camera systems to improve live stream performance.
  • Includes essential security features like WPA3 protocols and built-in URL/Network Services filtering.

What customers dislike about Ezviz W3R?

  • Users have reported significant difficulties with initial setup and app connectivity.
  • Software and mobile application are frequently described as buggy or unreliable by reviewers.
  • Customer service support has received negative feedback for being slow or unhelpful.
  • Lacks certain advanced features found in competitors, such as IPv6 support and beamforming.
  • Limited physical connectivity with only 2 Gigabit LAN ports, which may be insufficient for complex wired setups.

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