Linksys

Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5

A entry-level pick in the wi-fi routers line-up, with Wi-Fi 5 up front.

46/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • Mesh capable
  • Above-average coverage
  • Below-average max throughput
Score profile

Where the Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5 wins and loses

Scored against the wi-fi routers class
Wi-FiEthernetCoverage233054
Wi-Fi
23
Ethernet and ports
30
Coverage
54
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Max throughput2200
Bandstri-band
MU-MIMO streamstrue

Ethernet and ports

LAN ports2

Coverage

Coverage2000
Connected devices20
Mesh capableYes

More specs

Ethernet ports2
Mesh compatibleYes
Head to head

Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router

Highlighted cell = better in that row
Wi-FiEthernetCoverage
Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5Nighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router
 LinksysVelop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5This pageNETGEARNighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router
Overall score46 /100Better45 /100
WIFI standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Max throughput mbps220012000Better
Bandstri-bandtri-band
Max port speed gbps2.5
Coverage m22000
Who it's for

Is the Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need the widest coverage and fastest speeds, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.

Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 46/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.

What stands out on the Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5?

Its mesh capable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Google Nest Wi-Fi Router?

The Google Nest Wi-Fi Router scores 48/100 versus this one at 46/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.