Today, Linksys unveiled its Linksys Velop Pro 7, a WiFi 7 Mesh System designed for optimal efficiency in home connectivity. This WiFi 7 solution offers enhanced speeds, significantly improving streaming, collaboration, and gaming capabilities. Moreover, users can achieve full home coverage in under 10 minutes, marking a 66% reduction in setup time from previous models.
Jeevan Patil, Vice-President of Experience at Linksys, noted the growing reliance on connected devices in modern households, emphasizing that the Linksys Velop Pro 7 is designed to meet these evolving demands. This advanced mesh system supports augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications across various sectors, including home security, entertainment, and work.
Technical Highlights:
Efficiency and Speed: The Velop Pro 7 is engineered for WiFi 7, renowned as the most efficient WiFi mode to date. It boasts speeds up to five times faster than its WiFi 6 counterparts. This ensures rapid data transmission, minimal latency, and stability, whether users are streaming, collaborating, or gaming.
Design: Part of the Linksys Designer Series, the Velop Pro 7 adopts the "Droplet" design, combining aesthetics with performance. While ensuring a modern look, Linksys continues to prioritize speed, stability, and a reliable connection—qualities rooted in the company's 35+ years of expertise. The product also comes with a three-year warranty.
Technical Integration: Ganesh Swaminathan, Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Infrastructure and Networking at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., highlighted the collaboration between Linksys and Qualcomm. The Velop Pro 7 integrates the Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 platform, enhancing the WiFi 7 features. It caters to a wide ecosystem, including mobile, compute, and XR devices built on the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, providing superior wireless experiences.
Network Stability: Powered by the Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 Platform, the Velop Pro 7 achieves wire-like stability and performance. It incorporates features like Multi-Link Operation, facilitating services such as link aggregation and link failover typically found in wired networks.
Environmental Consideration: The Velop Pro 7 packaging utilizes 65% recycled material, making it recyclable. This initiative aligns with Linksys' ongoing commitment to reducing its ecological footprint.
Pricing and Warranty:
- Linksys Velop Pro 7 is available for purchase on Linksys.com, Best Buy, and Amazon.
- The product offers a three-year warranty and 24/7 global customer support.
- Pricing tiers:
- $399.99 (1-node pack): Suitable for up to 3 rooms/1 floor (up to 3,000 sq ft)
- $749.99 (2-node pack): Suitable for up to 6 rooms/2 floors (up to 6,000 sq ft)
- $999.99 (3-node pack): Suitable for up to 9 rooms/3 floors (up to 9,000 sq ft)
