Steam downloads reached the full available connection speed and stayed there consistently.
Pros: Wi-Fi 7 support, Wi-Fi speed
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Real-world game downloads held close to the reviewer’s full broadband rate even in a difficult room.
Pros: value for money, design and appearance
Cons: node pairing ease, outdoor coverage
Download throughput is strong on both wired and wireless links, and WireGuard often preserves most practical travel bandwidth. Fast upstream connections can expose the router’s VPN ceiling.
Pros: VPN client support, value for money
Cons: 6 GHz performance, USB storage sharing
Strong 5G locations regularly provide plenty of download headroom for streaming, calls, and work, with direct USB-C often going faster still.
Pros: eSIM flexibility, cellular connectivity
Cons: interface responsiveness, Ethernet port count