Last year, ExpressVPN launched the Aircove, one of the first Wi-Fi 6 routers with built-in VPN functionality. The router makes it easy to manage VPN connections and control which devices use the VPN.
The Aircove launched globally this year, including in the UK for around £230. ExpressVPN is offering a 25% Black Friday discount on the router.
The Aircove is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router with speeds up to 1.2Gbps on the 5GHz band. It has a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, 512MB RAM, and 128MB storage. Security features include built-in ExpressVPN, threat protection, parental controls, and ad blocking.
The web-based UI makes it easy to manage VPN connections, create device groupings, and configure settings. Users can connect to 8 VPN locations simultaneously.
With the VPN active, the router provides speeds around 120-250Mbps depending on location, with the fastest speeds achieved using IKEv2 protocol. The ad blocking was only partially effective in testing.
At £230 in the UK, the Aircove is overpriced compared to alternatives like flashing DD-WRT on a router. It’s best for those wanting easy VPN management, but with compromised router performance.
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