Acer Announces New Gaming Routers with 5G and Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity

Acer has unveiled two new gaming routers that utilize the Qualcomm Immersive Home Platform and tri-band Wi-Fi 7 to provide stable connections and enhanced wireless gameplay. The Predator Connect X7 5G CPE offers lightning-fast internet speeds through 5G and Wi-Fi 7, as well as dual WAN connectivity to minimize disruptions. The Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router provides a fast, reliable, and extensive network coverage with its multi-link Wi-Fi mesh system, enabling low latency in a mesh setup.

Powered by Qualcomm Technologies' advanced quad-core processor, the X7 and T7 routers offer accelerated online experiences for gamers and streamers. They also feature improved Spectrum Utilization with Wi-Fi 7, as well as enhanced MU-MIMO and OFDMA across connected devices.

"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," said Wayne Ma, General Manager, Connectivity, Acer Inc. "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."

"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," said Rahul Patel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Connectivity Broadband and Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Together, these are essential technologies for next-gen gaming and will thrill users with their immersive and responsive gaming experiences."

Predator Connect Routers: Unleashing Next-Gen Internet Speeds with Wi-Fi 7

Acer's gaming routers have made significant advancements with the introduction of the new Wi-Fi 7 Predator routers. These routers, thanks to Qualcomm Technologies' wireless technology innovations, can double the speed output compared to Wi-Fi 6. They also offer flexibility for Wi-Fi gamers and enhance performance through Wi-Fi 7's reduced latency, better interference management, high bandwidth, and consistent performance for connected devices.

The Predator Connect X7 5G CPE is the first to combine 5G and Wi-Fi 7 tri-band BE11000 throughput, providing 3.5 Gbps over 5G and an extremely low latency of 1 ms. It offers dual connectivity through 5G and ethernet, with load balancing and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted operations. The Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router supports Wi-Fi 7 tri-band throughput and can be seamlessly integrated with multi-unit mesh systems, offering reliable backhaul and improved whole home coverage.

Intelligent Software Compatibility for Best-in-class Experiences

Predator's newest gaming routers include network acceleration and are compatible with the Intel Killer Prioritization Engine, which provides advanced network data detection and optimal prioritization for thousands of different games, apps, and websites. Wi-Fi 7's features, such as 320 MHz channel support, 4K QAM, and Multi-Link Operations, enhance the routers' performance by enabling devices to simultaneously send and receive data across different frequency bands and channels, increasing throughput, reducing latency, and minimizing network interferences. With Multi-Link Mesh, gamers can use multiple access points to create a unified network, offering efficient Wi-Fi throughout homes and large spaces.

Users can control the routers through the Acer Predator Connect utility app and monitor network signal strength through the multi-color lighting indicator on the top of the enclosure. The devices also come integrated with the Trend Micro Home Network Security engine to protect networked devices against potential attacks and analyze network traffic.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.