Wifi 6E vs Wifi 7 Router Purchase Question - Help appreciated
Hey all, just wanted to ask a quick question about a purchase decision I have before me.
I am currently using a Tenda TX9 router for a PCVR setup, however the network lag spikes have been less than pleasant and I am almost certain it is the Tenda's router's fault for constant lagging and stuttering. I would like to buy a route that will be able to give me sufficient capability to run a PCVR (as a dedicated router) for now, however with the intention that I will be moving out in a few months time to be repurposed as a main router in a home (currently do not require it due to provided wifi at current place).
I have come across these 2 products which are of similar price here in AUS at the moment:
- TPLINK GXE75 - Tri Band Wifi 6E https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-gxe75/
(AFAIK this may be idential to the AXE75)
- TPLINK BE6500 - Dual Band Wifi 7 https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be6500/
My question is:
- Is the dedicated 6Ghz band worth it for the 6E router over the futureproofing of the Wifi 7 in a few months - year's time?
- Is the BE6500 even a router worth purchasing as the primary home router or would something like a BE550 be more worth to save up for? (Only 2 people will reside at home).
- Will the Quest be fine with a reverted Wifi 6 on the Wifi 7 router? Just having issues with the TX9 and I live in an area where this device is the only 5GHz wifi signal around (Checked with Wifi Analyser, my Tenda is literally the only one)
Appreciate your input!
Posted Jun 3, 2025, 4:08 AM UTC