A lifelong technology enthusiast, Darien is a regular contributor to both Expert Reviews and PC Pro magazine, specialising in wireless networking, internet security and other technical topics. He also contributes to and produces the weekly PC Pro podcast, and has made occasional appearances on BBC News and Open University programming. In his spare time he dabbles in audio production, and plays guitar, bass and drums with the enthusiasm of a committed amateur.
TP-Link Deco XE75: An affordable Wi-Fi 6E mesh It doesn’t reach the pinnacles of 6GHz performance, but the Deco XE75 is a fast mesh system with great coverage at a very reasonable price
Netgear Orbi RBK863: A decent but overpriced mesh Great performance and coverage but not good enough to justify the sky-high asking price£1099
TP-Link Deco XE75: An affordable Wi-Fi 6E mesh It doesn’t reach the pinnacles of 6GHz performance, but the Deco XE75 is a fast mesh system with great coverage at a very reasonable price£350
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300: A fast but expensive router An impressive router, but it’s not as fast as the flagship RAXE500, and too expensive for the mass market£350
Netgear Orbi RBK763: Excellent but overpriced There’s little to fault with this user-friendly mesh, but it’s a questionable choice when you can get a Wi-Fi 6E system for less£600
ZTE Miracle AX3000 Pro review: A respectable Wi-Fi 6 router While not the fastest router in its price range, this stylish model still has ample connectivity for most homes£71
Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi review: Slick and smart but not that fast Although user-friendly, this next-gen mesh is short on advanced features and doesn’t open up the full performance potential of Wi-Fi 6£279
BT Mini Whole Home WiFi: Simple, effective and cheap You can pay a lot more for top performance, but this dinky mesh eradicates not-spots for an excellent price£75
Huawei Mesh 3: Affordable with some noteworthy features We’ve certainly seen faster meshes but the Mesh 3 is fairly priced and works well£200
TP-Link M7650 review: Functional but limited This portable 4G router could be useful for travelling teams and families, though it’s far from feature-packed£139
Google Nest Wifi Pro: Performance doesn't justify price Though slick and shiny, the Nest Wifi Pro is behind the curve on both features and speed£380
Netgear Nighthawk M5: A superb 5G hotspot at a steep price You couldn’t ask for a more versatile portable router, but the price is hard to justify£763
TP-Link Archer MR600 V2: Functional 4G router, great price It isn’t fast or flashy, but the MR600 is the most affordable way to bolster your internet connection with a 4G failover£119
Netgear Orbi NBK752: Powerful Wi-Fi 6 mesh with 5G SIM slot It’s hugely expensive but the Orbi does it all, combining fast Wi-Fi with 5G mobile internet support£1099
Plume HomePass Wi-Fi mesh: Fast, with an annual fee The HomePass mesh performs well, but some design decisions are questionable, and the subscription model won't be for everyone£96
Huawei Wi-Fi Mesh 7 review: A solid mid-price Wi-Fi 6 mesh It’s an unadventurous design, but this mesh outshines most budget options while remaining reasonably affordable£279