The Honor Router 5 has been launched in China. The new model is a home router that supports WiFi 7 connectivity. The new-generation artistically designed home router was launched during the Honor press conference on July 12.

The Honor Router 5 is aesthetically designed and it has a 5-antenna surround layout with wide signal coverage. It has a speed of up to 3,600Mbps and supports 4K QAM and MLO dual-band aggregation technology. The router is theoretically faster by up to 48% than WiFi 6 5GHz. In comparison as well, it is also theoretically faster than WiFi 6 @ 2.4GHz by up to 520%.

The Honor Router 5 has the Link Turbo engine, delivers low latency operation, and supports AI network acceleration. It supports connecting to the internet by scanning a QR code and also supports Honor mesh networking. The AI dual-band optimization is utilized for seamless switching and intelligent optimization of frequency bands. The router can be used in different types of houses and will still deliver the same high-performance metrics, with full signal coverage achieved.

Pricing & Available

The Honor Router 5 was introduced in a white colorway but it could be available in other color variants. The new-generation high-performance home router can be purchased from JD.com for 349 yuan ($48). The new router is expected to be subsequently available in other international retail outlets like AliExpress, Amazon, and eBay, all of which are currently selling previous Honor router models.

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Honor‘s product launch yesterday wasn’t just about foldable phones and laptops. The company also introduced the Honor Router 5, an affordable Wi-Fi 7 router that ditches the usual black box aesthetic for something a touch more audacious. Let’s get into its details here.

Honor Router 5 Specifications

The Router 5 leans into the current trend of tech blending seamlessly with home aesthetics. Its rectangular form has soft, rounded edges and a hollow center, giving it a distinctive, open structure. The device is predominantly white with a subtle Wi-Fi 7 logo in orange on one side, adding a touch of color. But design isn’t the only focus. 

The Honor Router 5 packs 5 built-in high-performance FEM chips to provide ample Wi-Fi coverage. The company claims the router can blanket an area of 120 square meters with a 360-degree signal, eliminating dead zones. There are five antennae in it to aid with this. And thanks to its support for 4K QAM and MLO dual-band aggregation technology, it can deliver speeds of up to 3600Mbps. 

Performance-wise, the Router 5 is equipped with the Link Turbo engine and supports AI network acceleration. This allows the router to intelligently adapt to various scenarios and network environments, including over 200 games, 3 online conferencing platforms, and 8 online course platforms.

The router also has AI dual-band optimization that ensures seamless switching between Wi-Fi bands and intelligent optimization of frequencies for a more stable connection.

For added convenience, you get support for the Honor Smart Space App allowing users to create a floor plan of their home. The app then detects signals at various locations and visually presents the Wi-Fi signal strength in different areas. Additionally, the Router 5 supports Honor Mesh networking and QR code scanning for easy setup and connection.

Price and Availability

Honor has released the Router 5 in two versions: a Gigabit version and a 2.5G version. The Gigabit version carries a price tag of 299 yuan (~ USD 42), with a limited-time offer bringing the price down to 269 yuan (~ USD 37). The 2.5G version is priced at 369 yuan (~ USD 50), with a limited-time offer of 349 yuan (~ USD 48). You can purchase it from JD.com and Honor official store in China.

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