Wi-Fi 7 router for a thousand! This Mercusys supports EasyMesh and has a 2.5 Gb/s WAN port

Wi-Fi 7 is already quite rapidly entering more affordable segments, and Mercusys is building its offer on this. Mercusys MR25WBE is on Alza for 1,039 CZK after applying the code ALZADNY20. From the original 1,299 CZK, this is a drop below the psychological barrier of one thousand, and in the category of Wi-Fi 7 routers, it is one of the most affordable offers available.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you are upgrading your home network to Wi-Fi 7 and don’t have a gigabit connection (i.e., most households in the Czech Republic). The router is also EasyMesh compatible, so you can gradually expand the network with additional units.
⚠️ Consider that LAN ports are only 1Gb/s — the WAN port fortunately supports 2.5 Gb/s, but if you want a faster local network for a NAS or gaming PC, you will need to look for a more expensive router.
💡 For 1,039 CZK you get a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 + 5 GHz) with a total speed of 3.6 Gb/s, a 2.5 Gb/s WAN port, 3× 1 Gb/s LAN ports, four external antennas with beamforming, MLO (Multi-Link Operation), WPA3 security, and the Mercusys management application.

What Wi-Fi 7 can do extra compared to Wi-Fi 6

The latest Wi-Fi standard brings two key things — Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K QAM modulation. MLO means that a device can use multiple frequency bands simultaneously, which significantly reduces latency and increases connection stability. When you’re gaming or making a video call, the difference is noticeable, especially in moments where Wi-Fi 6 previously “stuttered.” 4K QAM then transfers approximately 20% more data than Wi-Fi 6, so the overall throughput is higher. In practice, this means smoother 4K/8K streaming, faster file transfers within the home network, and better responsiveness for gaming. If you have newer phones and laptops at home with Wi-Fi 7 support, you will certainly appreciate it.

An interesting bonus, which users pointed out in a review, is the 2.5 Gb/s WAN port — Alza’s specifications list it as 1 Gb/s, but in practice, it supports 2.5 Gb/s speeds. If you have an internet connection faster than gigabit from your provider (or plan to upgrade), Mercusys will not throttle it.

Are you planning to upgrade your home Wi-Fi this year, or is an older standard sufficient for you?