Tenda BE12 Pro offers affordable Wi-Fi 7 networking

The Tenda BE12 Pro is a budget-friendly Wi-Fi 7 router priced at $159.99. It features a quad-core 2GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and a BE7200 rating, providing maximum data rates of 1,376Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and up to 5,765Mbps on the 5GHz band.

While offering high throughput and easy management via multi-gig networking, the device lacks certain high-end Wi-Fi 7 features, such as 6GHz transmissions and 320MHz channels. It also omits USB connectivity, dedicated gaming ports, and built-in network security software. The hardware includes two 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN ports and three 1Gbps LAN ports, housed in a vertical design with five non-adjustable antennas.