Huawei Launches World's First Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router with "Transparent Crystal Antenna" After Exceeding Crowdfunding Goal by 8600%

Internet connectivity has evolved dramatically over the years, from slow 56 Kbps modems to today's ultra-fast fiber optics. In parallel, the demand for robust whole-home WiFi coverage has driven technologies like WiFi Mesh systems. Huawei ventured into this space with a crowdfunding campaign for its Wi-Fi 7 Mesh router, boasting an innovative design. The initiative proved a resounding success, easily surpassing its funding goal and paving the way for the WiFi Mesh X3 Pro.

If you've encountered the term 'Mesh' when looking for a WiFi router, it refers to a system engineered to provide whole-home coverage and prevent connection loss. Unlike traditional WiFi extenders, a Mesh system uses a single network name across the entire house and ensures minimal speed degradation. It operates through a network of interconnected nodes that communicate with each other to deliver the optimal connection at any given point in your home.

Huawei Unveils World's First Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router with "Crystal Antenna," Blending Modern Home Design with High-Speed Connectivity

While the market for Wi-Fi Mesh routers is extensive, choices narrow significantly when seeking the high speeds of Wi-Fi 7. Brands like TP-Link (Deco BE25), Mercusys (Halo H3600BE), and ASUS (ZenWiFi BD4) offer dual-band Wi-Fi 7 speeds up to 3.6 Gbps, whereas most others still adhere to Wi-Fi 6. Furthermore, the prevailing aesthetic is often simple white rectangles, cubes, or cylinders—a design monotony Huawei aims to disrupt with its new offering.

The Huawei WiFi Mesh X3 Pro has transitioned from a successful crowdfunding project, exceeding its goal by an astounding 8600%, to a tangible reality. It's lauded as the first Wi-Fi 7 Mesh router with a "crystal antenna"—a nod to its design devoid of external antennas—featuring a cylindrical shape with an internal "crystal mountain." This device not only functions as a router but also as an ambient lamp with dynamic lighting that adjusts to external conditions, presenting a "golden mountain" aesthetic on sunny days and warmer hues on cloudy or rainy days.

The WiFi Mesh X3 Pro Router: Exclusively Available in Japan for $170, Also Found as an Amazon Exclusive in Spain for €188

Technically, the device is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) router supporting IEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a/g/b and MIMO 2x2 standards. It delivers a combined speed of 3.6 Gbps, split into 688 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 2,882 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. It features 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN port and 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN port, along with WPA/WPA2/WPA3 security, Firewall, and parental controls. The Huawei AI Life app is used to manage lighting and other router options, such as signal coverage.

Its dimensions are 250 mm in height and 123 mm in diameter, with a weight of 790 grams. Contrary to some reports suggesting its exclusivity in Japan for $170, the device is also available exclusively on Amazon in markets such as Spain. In Spain, the individual Huawei WiFi X3 Pro can be purchased for €188.44, while the X3 Pro Suite (which includes additional components) is priced at €249.99.