Ahead of CES 2024, Acer today announced two new gaming routers: Predator Connect X7 5G CPE and Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router. This comes after the company’s recent unveiling of new 2024 AI laptops.
These use Qualcomm Immersive Home Platform and tri-band Wi-Fi 7 for stable connections and enhanced wireless gameplay.
Acer Predator Connect X7 5G CPE & Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router
The Predator Connect X7 5G CPE stands out as the first to combine 5G and Wi-Fi 7 tri-band BE11000 throughput, offering 3.5 Gbps over 5G and an extremely low latency of 1 ms, said the company.
Acer has introduced advanced Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-Link Mesh technologies, HYBRID QoS, and Dual Connectivity+ that offer a transition between your primary 5G and a backup Ethernet network, to ensure that your gaming and streaming are seamless, uninterrupted, and always ahead of the curve.
Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router, on the other hand, supports Wi-Fi 7 tri-band throughput, keeps up with the combined throughput of BE11000, and can be effortlessly integrated with multi-unit mesh systems, enhanced with High-Band Multi-Link Simultaneous for reliable backhaul and better whole home coverage.
Other Features:
- Both include Network acceleration and are compatible with the Intel Killer Prioritization Engine.
- Wi-Fi 7’s features such as 320 MHz channel support, 4K QAM, and Multi-Link Operations improve the routers’ performance by enabling devices to simultaneously send and receive data across different frequency bands and channels.
- Compatible with Acer Predator Connect utility app. Users can monitor network signal strength through the Predator logo’s multi-color lighting indicator located at the top of the enclosure.
- Built-in Trend Micro Home Network Security engine for enhanced security.
Pricing and Availability
The pricing and availability of these latest routers will be announced at the time of launch. Do note that the exact specifications, prices, and availability might vary by region.
Regarding the announcement, Wayne Ma, General Manager, Connectivity, Acer Inc. said,
We are excited to announce the latest Predator routers with 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity options, empowering gamers to take their gameplay to new heights. Thanks to Qualcomm’s Immersive Home Platform and quad-core processors, the new Predator routers bring next-level performance and speed output to a wider range of players and gaming environments.
Regarding the announcement, Rahul Patel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Connectivity Broadband and Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. said,
Qualcomm Technologies is pleased to collaborate with Acer, bringing a full suite of advanced connectivity technologies to bear spanning 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and Mesh Networking. Together, these are essential technologies for next-gen gaming and will thrill users with their immersive and responsive gaming experiences.