Acer Predator Connect W6x Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 Gaming Router $128 (RRP $298) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman

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Acer Predator Connect W6x Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 Gaming Router $128 (RRP $298) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
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dawannabe on 06/09/2025 - 04:22 harveynorman.com.au (2307 clicks)
Last edited 06/09/2025 - 08:29 by 2 other users

RRP $298 - 57% off
Also available at Domayne
Seems to be plenty of stock around.

Upgrade your digital arsenal with the Predator Connect W6x. This Wi-Fi 6 powerhouse delivers blazing speeds, ironclad reliability, and the low latency you need for flawless gaming. Conquer online, stream effortlessly, and protect your connection with built-in Trend Micro security.

Unleash the power of Wi-Fi 6. Experience blazing-fast speeds (up to 6000 Mbps) and ultra-low latency for flawless online gaming, effortless streaming, and seamless multitasking. Conquer online battles and dominate the competition.

Upgrading my decade old telco router to something abit more modern that will allow me to better utilise my recently connected FTTP NBN. Wanted something budget friendly and didn't need the latest and greatest, this seems to check all the boxes.

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  • Deal Or-No Deal on 06/09/2025 - 06:00
    +3

    Damn, at 6.92kg, it must be one heck of a router.

    • Pashka on 06/09/2025 - 07:52

      Damn, at 6.92kg, it must be one heck of a router.

      Must double as a paper weight.

      • GordonD on 06/09/2025 - 14:24

        At 6.92 kg it'd double as a door stop.

        • shabaka on 06/09/2025 - 14:35

          at 6.92kg it will stop more than doors

          if you duct tape a few together it could be used to open doors too if need be.

  • Far Cough on 06/09/2025 - 07:29
    -5

    Why do they need to look so ugly with all those antennas

    • Lizard Spock on 06/09/2025 - 07:44
      +9

      If it bleeds we can kill it.

    • timhn on 06/09/2025 - 15:32

      So how do you beautify antennas and still keep them functional?

  • Crowmanz on 06/09/2025 - 07:46
    +2

    This or the flint 2?

    • yvesmindreader on 06/09/2025 - 08:40

      I had flint2 and had to return it because it kept blocking my devices from connecting to it.

      Not sure about this Acer so asked AI, here is its answer:
      "The Predator W6x is like a Ferrari—incredibly fast and optimized for a specific track. The Flint 2 is like a fully-equipped workshop truck—it can be plenty fast, but its real power is in all the tools and modifications you can add to it to make it do exactly what you need."

      At this price I may just give it a try

      • Far Cough on 06/09/2025 - 08:42
        -4

        At this price I may just give it a try

        I’m sure Jerry won’t let you return it

      • Pashka on 06/09/2025 - 12:53
        -1

        I asked AI too

        AI Overview

        The Acer Predator Connect W6x is a Wi-Fi 6E router designed for gaming, boasting features like Intel's Killer Prioritization, while the GL.iNet Flint 2 is a more versatile, open-source Wi-Fi 6 router with advanced features for power users, including built-in VPN support, a powerful MediaTek processor, and the flexibility to run third-party firmware like OpenWrt. The W6x focuses on optimized gaming performance, whereas the Flint 2 provides superior hardware and network customization.

        So much for AI

      • Goof on 06/09/2025 - 17:50
        +1

        Why not have the best of both worlds, put your workshop tools in the Ferrari?
        https://openwrt.org/toh/acer/predator_connect_w6x

        The Acer is 4 core 2GHz with 256 MB & 1GB & 2.5G Ethernet.
        The Flint2 is 4 core 2GHz with 1 GB & 8GB & 2.5G Ethernet.
        Not sure why the Acer is a relative Ferrari.

    • dawannabe on 06/09/2025 - 18:14

      I was also considering the flint 2 however didn't want to wait for it to go on sale and this is pretty much half the price.

  • mitty on 06/09/2025 - 09:04

    TIL Acer make routers. who knew

    • Damonator84 on 06/09/2025 - 11:57

      Asus also do.

      • mitty on 06/09/2025 - 20:07

        Yeah I knew that.

  • MikeKulls on 06/09/2025 - 09:06
    -1

    I don't know why anyone would buy an Acer router. It will have limit support for a few years and then end up in the trash. Just buy ubiquiti and no need to change it for 10+ years

    • hollykryten on 06/09/2025 - 09:40
      +3

      Why would you throw it in the rubbish bin just because of no more firmware updates?. It's still perfectly usable. And this has a 2.5Gbps WAN port so you get 2 Gigabit internet support. And AX6000 WiFi should be plenty for some time.

      • garage sale on 06/09/2025 - 10:12
        +1

        yeah same thing we get at work “need to replace because no more updates” until there is. vulnerability announced that won’t be patched and if it has no bugs, keep on using it until the hardware dies …people use wifi at maccas and it’s probabaly less patched than your home router.

      • Jazza2400 on 06/09/2025 - 10:17
        +2

        Man I'm still running a dodo huawei from 8 years ago, only looking now as unsure how it'll go with HFC upgrades @500mbs.

        • hollykryten on 06/09/2025 - 11:37

          It depends whether the old router has a Gigabit WAN port. And if you're using WiFi whether it can do 500Mbps. Since it's a router from 8 years ago that is unlikely about the WiFi you'll get any where near 500Mbps through the WiFi. If it's the Huawei HG-659 model then that's only got AC1300 WiFi which is extremely limited. It's going to struggle big time trying to get 500Mbps let alone Gigabit through WiFi especially if there's multiple walls in the way of the signal.

          Any way if you're using WiFi then this Acer Predator router would be absolute night and day over that old Huawei router. You're better off buying this. Actually any WiFi 6 router would be night and day over the old router which you currently have.

      • MikeKulls on 06/09/2025 - 14:48

        I like the username. I'm just rewatching the whole series via BBC iplayer via VPN. Being out of support doesn't mean it goes straight in the bin but once there's no updates it just starts to feel old, then you're looking for something new. I actually use mikrotik for my router and ubiquiti for access points. The support is crazy on them. I have a mikrotik device that must be over 10 years old and still works on their latest OS. Not just receiving patches but new, very useful features. Ubiquiti never gains any features but does still get patches and they must be 8 years old. I'm not really that fussed about WiFi 6 etc. My server and desktop and wired.

  • ZeeFlyingMonkey on 06/09/2025 - 10:21
    +5

    DAMN YOU for making me upvote a HN special ! But a deal is a deal …

  • ZeeFlyingMonkey on 06/09/2025 - 10:23

    Side note but multiples for bonus discount 'Spend over $300 and get $30 OFF with coupon EXTRA30! Ends 11:59PM AEST 7.9.25'.

    • hollykryten on 06/09/2025 - 11:48

      Yes but unfortunately this is no where near $300.

      • BlackForest on 06/09/2025 - 13:01

        Unfortunately? Negotiate, ask the staff to make if $300 to get $30 off? Haha

  • morediscount on 06/09/2025 - 11:07
    +3

    Gaming router? Can you games on it? Lol

  • hollykryten on 06/09/2025 - 11:46
    +1

    Yes and right when i had just bought an ASUS TUF-GAMING BE6500 router last week for $293 delivered. Given it's a WiFi 7 router and ASUS is sort of great when it comes to support.

  • tsk2 on 06/09/2025 - 12:54
    +1

    Openwrt is snapshot for those who were thinking of flashing: https://openwrt.org/toh/acer/predator_connect_w6x

    • CptnObvious on 06/09/2025 - 13:05
      +1

      I am but the police has a tab on me.

    • Namidairo on 06/09/2025 - 13:05

      I mean if you have the time for disassembly and the UART adapter, sure.

      On the plus side, it does not appear that Acer have blown the secure boot fuses like they did on the W6…

      Edit: Wait… it actually has uart headers and you can squeeze in cables through the heatsink… Sounds workable with some dexterity rolls.

  • Cheapkiwi on 06/09/2025 - 14:07

    How doe this compare to the recent https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/921956 - apart from # of antenna? I missed that one but am in no hurry if that is a better option.
    I am using Optus 5G at home with no external antenna for briadcast signal. I don't have the fastest connection but am more concerned with sharing data from a small pc server round the house and winding if this would be any improvement

    • dimsum888 on 06/09/2025 - 17:01

      The Predator w6x have 512 NAND, 1gb RAM, cpu clock at 2000 mhz, while Mercusys have 128 NAND, 512 RAM, cpu clock at 1600 mhz.

      • Cheapkiwi on 06/09/2025 - 19:24

        Thanks for that, I'll assume the Predator will manage and process data better, any indication if either has better range/ through walls?

  • WalterM on 06/09/2025 - 15:21

    Thanks OP, bought and installed this am… Finally can ditch Optus!

  • burns13 on 06/09/2025 - 16:54

    Good deal. Bad Gerry though

  • chaosteve on 06/09/2025 - 20:22

    I would get the TP link AX55 pro instead. I just saw it on Ebay for being $126 the TP link AX55pro.
    Reason is it has a better CPU and 2.5Gbps port ready to be future proof and has Wifi 6 too with the 5Ghz channel to do 160MHz channel.
    Been using it with my Superloop 1Gbps speed plan and loving it, no drop outs via WIFI, Wifi using Speednet test i got about 650mbps during the afternoon at 5pm.

    • Namidairo on 06/09/2025 - 21:27

      Did you get the model name wrong? Did you post on the wrong deal? Is this AI?

      Reason is it has a better CPU and 2.5Gbps port ready to be future proof and has Wifi 6 too with the 5Ghz channel to do 160MHz channel.

      None of this sentence makes sense. There are half the (Cortex A53) cores in the model you have mentioned, they both have a single 2.5gbit port, and this deal has twice the spatial streams available. (Ie. 4x4 radio vs 2x2 in yours)

  • serpserpserp on 06/09/2025 - 22:17

    If it has less than 8 antennas, is it really a gaming router?

  • alphaoasis on 07/09/2025 - 00:52

    The spiders would love to spin webs on those antennas.

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