Australia received some much-needed NBN speed upgrades last month, introducing plans with up to 2Gbps download speeds in the process. While the boosted speeds have meant the fastest NBN plans are now even quicker, if you really want to take advantage of them, then it’s quite likely you’ll need to upgrade your home network equipment – one of the best and easiest ways is with a mesh Wi-Fi system.
These systems can often cost a pretty penny, but Amazon’s October Prime Day sale in Australia has seen many excellent options come down significantly in price, and I’ve selected five examples for you to look at below.
My recommendations below all support Wi-Fi 6E as a minimum, but there’s also a couple supporting the latest Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. All these systems are plenty fast enough to be paired with one of the best NBN 500 plans, but you may want to consider Wi-Fi 7 for faster options such as 750Mbps, 1Gbps or 2Gbps.
Do note, these deals are all Prime-exclusive, so you’ll need to be a Prime member in order to secure the knocked down prices.
We think Google’s Nest Wi-Fi Pro is the best all-rounder solution if you’re after a simple-to-use home network upgrade. This Wi-Fi 6E system is capable of maximum throughput of up to 5,400Mbps, meaning it’s suitable for up to 1Gbps NBN plans. Plus, with a tidy 54% discount on the 3-pack, it’s an affordable way to ensure total home coverage.View Deal
TP-Link’s Deco XE75 mesh system is another great option, as it integrates a range of improved technologies that better handle crowded airwaves – potentially useful if you live in an apartment building. Do note that some security and parental controls settings are locked behind a subscription, costing between AU$4.99 to AU$7.99 per month (or AU$29.99 to AU$59.99 annually).
Read our full TP-Link Deco XE75 reviewView Deal
Amazon’s eero mesh devices have always proved popular for their affordability, ease of use and scalability. While this latest model supports Wi-Fi 7, the important thing to note is that it’s only dual-band, so it does miss out on the higher-performance 6.0Ghz frequency supported by the two Wi-Fi 6E systems above. Still, Wi-Fi 7 support provides greater reliability when connecting multiple devices at one time. It might not be a true speed demon, but this 3-pack should reach every corner of your home.
Read our full Eero 7 reviewView Deal
Unlike the Amazon system, the TP-Link BE65 does get tri-band support, meaning not only greater reliability, but also improved speeds. As a result, it is on the more expensive side (although you can spend a lot more than this on a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system) but if you have a large home and you want top-tier performance, look no further.
Read our full TP-Link Deco BE63 reviewView Deal
We’ve not reviewed this Mercusys model, but thanks to tri-band connectivity, it supports maximum throughput up to 9,214Mbps and benefits from having three 2.5Gbps wired ports, making it suitable for 2Gbps NBN plans on both wired and wireless connections. There are plenty of satisfied customers via the Amazon listing, with a score of 4.4 stars out of 5.View Deal
- Looking for something other than mesh Wi-Fi systems? Be sure to follow our live coverage of the October Prime Day sales
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