Darien Graham-Smith
Recent articles by Darien Graham-Smith
BT Mini Whole Home WiFi: Simple, effective and cheap
Home office Wireless routersYou can pay a lot more for top performance, but this dinky mesh eradicates not-spots for an excellent price
Huawei Mesh 3: Affordable with some noteworthy features
Wireless routersWe’ve certainly seen faster meshes but the Mesh 3 is fairly priced and works well
TP-Link M7650 review: Functional but limited
Wireless routersThis portable 4G router could be useful for travelling teams and families, though it’s far from feature-packed
Google Nest Wifi Pro: Performance doesn't justify price
Wireless routersThough slick and shiny, the Nest Wifi Pro is behind the curve on both features and speed
Netgear Nighthawk M5: A superb 5G hotspot at a steep price
Wireless routersYou couldn’t ask for a more versatile portable router, but the price is hard to justify
TP-Link Archer MR600 V2: Functional 4G router, great price
Wireless routersIt isn’t fast or flashy, but the MR600 is the most affordable way to bolster your internet connection with a 4G failover
Netgear Orbi NBK752: Powerful Wi-Fi 6 mesh with 5G SIM slot
Wireless routersIt’s hugely expensive but the Orbi does it all, combining fast Wi-Fi with 5G mobile internet support
Google Nest Wifi: Mesh Wi-Fi with Google Assistant built in
Home office Wireless routersThe Nest Wifi seamlessly combines mesh Wi-Fi and smart speaker functions, but other wireless solutions are faster and more versatile
Plume HomePass Wi-Fi mesh: Fast, with an annual fee
Wireless routersThe HomePass mesh performs well, but some design decisions are questionable, and the subscription model won't be for everyone
Huawei Wi-Fi Mesh 7 review: A solid mid-price Wi-Fi 6 mesh
Wireless routersIt’s an unadventurous design, but this mesh outshines most budget options while remaining reasonably affordable