Devolo WiFi 7 Mesh BE6500 Offers Affordable Dual-Band Mesh but App Draws Criticism, TechRadar Says

TechRadar said Devolo is best known for PowerLine adaptors and range extenders, and that the BE6500 is a full mesh Wi-Fi system for homes that need coverage beyond a single conventional router. The review noted that high-end tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers remain expensive, so the BE6500 keeps its price down by offering dual-band Wi-Fi only. Unlike many dual-band rivals, it lets users choose between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for compatibility with older Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 devices, or the 2.4GHz and faster 6GHz bands for newer computers and mobile devices that support Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. TechRadar described that choice as a way to future-proof a home network.

The system was released in May 2026 and is available in the EU and UK; Devolo does not currently operate in the US, according to the review. A two-pack costs £249.99 or €269.90 and is intended for small-to-medium homes, while a three-pack for larger homes costs £369.99 or €399.90. TechRadar tested the three-pack. Additional BE6500 routers cost £129.99 or €149.90 each. The review called the prices competitive against similar options such as Amazon's Eero 7 and the Netgear Orbi 373, which only support dual-band Wi-Fi 7 on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. TechRadar gave value a score of 4 out of 5.

Each router supports Wi-Fi 7 on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands and can reach up to 6.5Gbps using the 6GHz band, according to TechRadar. The routers include one 2.5Gbit WAN/LAN port and three 1Gbit LAN ports, a Qualcomm quad-core processor at 1.5GHz, and measure 175 by 118 by 72mm.

TechRadar said the plain white routers are compact enough for a table or shelf and have four Ethernet ports on the side. One unit is labelled Controller and must be connected to an existing broadband router or modem. Setting up the Controller is fairly straightforward through Devolo's Home Network app for iOS and Android, which can scan a QR code to connect. Adding the other two routers, called Extensions, requires more effort: the app tells users to plug both extensions in near the Controller, but it can only connect one extension at a time. Users must connect the first extension, unplug it, move it to another location, then repeat the process for the second. TechRadar said other mesh Wi-Fi systems can automatically connect multiple routers, so Devolo could do more to simplify setup. It gave design 4 out of 5.

The review said the app is a bit confusing and that some features require a web browser. The setup process was also unclear about how to choose the frequency bands for the network, and the app does not ask which frequencies the user would like to use. TechRadar's reasons to avoid the system included ease of use that could be improved, many features requiring a browser, and no tri-band support. Its reasons to buy were the competitive price, two options for dual-band Wi-Fi, and fast, reliable Wi-Fi for larger homes. In its verdict, TechRadar said the app could be more straightforward for first-time users, but the BE6500 remains good value for money, with the 6GHz option providing strong performance for newer computers and mobile devices while the 5GHz option serves older devices.