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Wyze Mesh Router review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:3000 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

Wyze Mesh Router Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Wyze Mesh Router
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.7

Technical score

25%

6.7

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 79% of routers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

7.3

Wireless

20%

3.8

Ports

18%

7.8

Networking

14%

7.9

Security

12%

7.0

Hardware

10%

6.7

Management

â–¼Worse than 68%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.7

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 80%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Wyze Mesh Router

Based on 3 · 3

Reviewers love the easy setup, solid speed and security, but many complain about the limited Ethernet ports.
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Technical Specifications of router Wyze Mesh Router

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

7.3

Wireless

20%

3.8

Ports

18%

7.8

Networking

14%

7.9

Security

12%

7.0

Hardware

10%

6.7

Management

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Brand name
Wyze
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This router uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 58.5% of routers and equal to 25.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
3,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 3,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 65.9% of routers and equal to 6.6% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
This router supports WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 80.3% of routers and equal to 8% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
no
This router does not support MAC address filtering. 98.5% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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What reviewers say
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 24.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 66.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 LAN ports, which is fewer than 89.6% of routers and the same as 8.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.1% of routers and the same as 39.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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What reviewers say
Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Automatic
This router supports Automatic firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 72.7% of routers and equal to 2.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 1 GHz
This router runs at 2x1 GHz, which is faster than 49.1% of routers and on par with 7.3% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 61.4% of routers and the same as 21.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Market range: <0.0039 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 47.9% of routers and the same as 23.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 62.7% of routers and the same as 37.3% of routers.
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Wyze Mesh Router vs the average router

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  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router 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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 71.4% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 2x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 4 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router 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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 71.4% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • 2x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 4 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 3 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    November 2022
    2022 vs 2019
  • 77.9 mm narrower width
    This router is narrower than the average router (115.1 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    115.1 mm vs 193 mm
  • 3 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (1 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    1 vs 4
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 13.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models

    6.7

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.7
  • 25.3% narrower wireless coverage
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (139 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    139 m² vs 186 m²
  • No MAC address filtering
    This router does not support MAC address filtering, while the average router does. 98.3% of routers support MAC address filtering.
  • 13.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models

    6.7

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.7
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Wyze Mesh Router has worse value for money than the average router (7.83 vs 8.1).
    7.83 vs 8.08
  • 25.3% narrower wireless coverage
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (139 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    139 m² vs 186 m²
  • No WPS support
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.8% of routers support WPS.
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No MAC address filtering
    This router does not support MAC address filtering, while the average router does. 98.3% of routers support MAC address filtering.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • 3 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (1 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    1 vs 4
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No DLNA support
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 50.4% of routers support DLNA.
  • Less capable NAS services
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    none vs SMB, media server
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Techken
≈ estimated
17/08/2024
Software walkthrough · app and bridge mode use
Verdict
Wyze Mesh Router offers good roaming and access point performance, and the creator plans to use the units as default access points.
8.0
Tech It Before You Wreck It
≈ estimated
23/08/2023
Unboxing · first impressions and setup contents
Verdict
Wyze Mesh Router is a neat little option from the brand, though performance will only be judged after real testing.
9.0
UK Pro Reviewer
≈ estimated
10/05/2023
Overview · feature walkthrough without hands-on testing
Verdict
Wyze Mesh Router is a solid pick for fast, reliable Wi-Fi with easy app setup and good value for money.
Overview video
Overview video
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
androidpolice.com
✓ explicit
10/02/2023
Hands-on review · Easy mesh setup
Verdict
The Wyze Mesh Router is an easy-to-set-up Wi-Fi 6 mesh kit covering homes up to 3,000 sq ft, but it has few settings and no Wi-Fi 6E.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
11/01/2023
Lab test · Mesh Wi-Fi 6
Verdict
The Wyze Mesh Router installs easily and gives solid signal across most of a home, but its parental controls and QoS are limited.
7.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
05/03/2023
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 6 mesh
Verdict
The Wyze Mesh Router is a simple Wi-Fi 6 mesh kit with solid speeds, but bare-bones software and limited settings make it hard to recommend outright.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
11/01/2023
Lab test · Wi-Fi 6 mesh
Verdict
The Wyze Mesh Router is an easy-to-use, fast Wi-Fi 6 pair for homes up to 3,000 square feet, though its controls are limited.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Wyze Mesh Router

  • Simple and quick setup process via the [Wyze app](https://uk.pcmag.com/wi-fi-mesh-networking-systems/144868/wyze-mesh-router).
  • Solid throughput and signal strength for reliable home coverage.
  • Built-in network security software provided by Firedome at no extra cost.
  • Seamless integration with other [Wyze smart home ecosystem](https://forum.aqara.com/t/exploring-the-wyze-mesh-router-and-pro-a-comprehensive-review/137763) devices.
  • Competitive pricing for a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system compared to major brands.

What customers don't like about Wyze Mesh Router

  • Units can run significantly [hot during operation](https://www.reddit.com/r/Wyze/comments/1oa26pm/wyze_mesh_pro_opinions/), sometimes requiring elevation for better airflow.
  • Software is often described as 'bare-bones' with very limited advanced settings for power users.
  • Parental controls and Quality of Service (QoS) features are basic and lack granular options.
  • Hardware limitations on the standard model, such as a lack of multi-gig or USB ports.
  • Occasional reports of firmware update delays and sparse long-term support.

Verdict

The Wyze Mesh Router is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) system designed for entry-level whole-home coverage, providing up to 1,500 square feet and supporting over 50 devices per unit. It features an AX3000 speed rating with theoretical throughput of up to 576 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 2,400 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex processor and 512 MB of RAM. Key advantages include an extremely simple setup process via the Wyze app, support for wired backhaul through two 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, and built-in Firedome security software for network protection. However, notable drawbacks include a lack of multi-gig or USB ports, limited advanced software settings and parental controls, and reports of the hardware running significantly hot during operation.

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