Early Black Friday sales just turned on the deets for major home networking upgrades, with best-in-class Wi‑Fi mesh kits and performance routers from Netgear, TP‑Link, Asus, and Eero at rare discounts—some over $200 off.
If your network has been struggling under the weight of video calls, 4K streams, smart home gadgets and cloud gaming, these are the sorts of discounts which make it much more affordable to future‑proof.
Why These Deals Matter for Faster Home Wi‑Fi Networks
Today households grapple with well over a dozen connected devices on average, according to major industry trackers, and traffic loads continue to rise as services are pushed into the cloud. According to Ookla’s latest reports, U.S. median fixed broadband speeds now exceed 200Mbps, but older Wi‑Fi gear can still limit real‑world performance—especially in multi‑room or multi‑story homes. This is where modern tri‑ and quad‑band mesh systems and Wi‑Fi 7 routers come in, bringing additional capacity for concurrent streams, cleaner airspace at 6GHz, and advanced features such as 320MHz channels and Multi‑Link Operation to minimize interference.
Best Wi‑Fi Mesh Deals to Watch During Early Black Friday
One of the headlining early cuts is for Netgear’s Orbi 770 Tri‑Band Wi‑Fi 7 Mesh (3‑pack). The 770 series offers easy app setup, excellent whole‑home coverage and a dedicated backhaul—keeping speeds more consistent when you wander around larger homes. It’s an attractive way to ease into Wi‑Fi 7 without paying ultra‑premium prices.
Among the top tier, Netgear Orbi 970 Quad‑Band Wi‑Fi 7 Mesh (3‑pack) is on sale for $1,999.99, down from $2,299.99—a saving of $300.
The additional band can also help isolate backhaul traffic and heavy client loads, curbing drops and buffering in areas with lots of devices. This kit is designed for large footprints where reliability is just as important as peak performance.
For a more affordable upgrade that is still able to squash dead zones, the Wi‑Fi 6E Asus ZenWiFi ET8 AXE6600 has been reduced to $199.00 from $329.99, and is now available for $130.99 off.
The 6GHz spectrum of Wi‑Fi 6E is still much less crowded than the more common 2.4GHz and 5GHz in many areas today, providing newer phones and laptops with a cleaner lane for streaming and work‑from‑home traffic.
Three Eero Pro 7 Tri‑Band units are on sale for $549.99, down from $699.99—a good deal for a user‑friendly system that’s known for quick setup and solid stability.
If you’re looking for a set‑it‑and‑forget‑it mesh system that comes with automatic updates, and smart home compatibility that’s as extensive as any alternative network upgrade (but want to pay less than most alternatives), this price hits an especially sweet spot.
Our Favorite Router Deals for Power Users
TP‑Link Archer AXE75 (Wi‑Fi 6E) is a budget performance gem at $116.99, originally $199.99; 42 percent off. In short‑range tests by several reviewers so far, this model has already delivered near‑gigabit wireless speeds on 5GHz and 6GHz, and it adds WPA3 security plus a simple app for fast installs. “If you’re in an apartment or a smaller space, you’re getting a tremendous amount of value without overbuying.”
Asus ROG Rapture GT‑AX11000 Pro (Wi‑Fi 6) is down to $215.63 from $329.99, a discount of $114.36. It’s built for gamers who demand stable ping under load, with the 2.5GbE port, adaptive QoS, and control over traffic that they need. Combine it with a multi‑gig modem or NAS and take full advantage of its wired potential.
Netgear Nighthawk BE9300 (Wi‑Fi 7) is now $249.00 down from $279.99, and Asus RT‑BE86U (Wi‑Fi 7) has dropped to £219.99 down from £249.99.
These latest‑gen routers introduce features like Multi‑Link Operation and wider channels for improved stability as client devices come to industry standards with Wi‑Fi 7. And if you’re on a multi‑year upgrade cycle, spending now can keep your next replacement at arm’s length.
Mesh or Single Router: How to Choose Connectivity Guide
Choose mesh if your home is bigger than about 2,000 square feet or you have a multistory home or stubborn dead zones. Tri‑band systems that use one of the bands for a dedicated backhaul often do a better job holding speeds inside rooms as people walk around. If you have Ethernet in the walls, activate wired backhaul to free wireless capacity for your devices.
Opt for a single high‑end router if you have a small space and still want top‑tier speed, gaming‑grade QoS, or multi‑gig WAN/LAN to support very fast fiber plans and 2.5GbE switches. Look for at least one 2.5GbE port, WPA3 security and frequent firmware updates. With Wi‑Fi 7, we’ll be watching for 320MHz channel support and MLO; even if your current devices can’t take advantage of them yet, your next phone or laptop probably will.
Pro Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Savings
Track the price history, too, and search for recurring lows; this week’s Orbi 770 drop matches its mid‑year low and suggests a low that is one of the season’s target prices.
Bundle offers as well: Some retailers tuck in an extra node or throw in a multi‑gig switch for less than you could buy separately.
Last but not least, the deal needs to match your setup. If your ISP maxes out at 300Mbps, you don’t need a $1,000 mesh system to notice an insane performance upgrade—smart placement and the tri‑band support of clean 6GHz channels will do far more for everyday stability. The Wi‑Fi Alliance’s certification programs and future firmware updates should ensure that most of these discounted systems only get better with time.
