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The ASUS Lyra Trio isn't quite the cheaper cousin of the original Lyra, although in performance terms it's definitely not in the same league. Whilst 802.11n capabilities are stellar, 802.11ac is well behind the original Lyra release and this is the more likely WiFi protocol to be used by modern devices.
However, the Lyra Trio still packed with features, including ASUS's industrial-strength back-end management. It offers better range than most standalone routers, for similar money to premium models, so will fulfil a need for extending WiFi around a larger home. The design of the units themselves is more attractive than a lot of mesh systems, too.
Although BT's Whole Home WiFi provides better overall coverage for less money than the ASUS Lyra Trio, it also has a markedly less feature-rich back end. So if you want to configure things like VPN links, QoS and dynamic DNS the ASUS Lyra Trio has the edge. It's definitely worth considering, if out-and-out performance is not your most important factor.
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The ASUS Lyra Trio is available from Overclockers for £269.99.
Pros:
- Keen price for a three-unit system.
- Easy to set up.
- Very good 802.11n performance.
- Extends range over a standalone router.
- Feature-rich Web management interface.
- Two Ethernet ports on each satellite.
Cons:
- Disappointing 802.11ac performance.
- No USB ports for printer or storage sharing.
Kitguru Says: The ASUS Lyra Trio combines striking looks with a keen price, loads of software features, and excellent 802.11n performance, although 802.11ac speed is only mediocre.
