Review: Asus Lyra

Conclusion

The idea of using a meshed network in the home makes implicit sense. Able to provide 'corner-to-corner' coverage in hard-to-reach places, meshed networking also promises higher speeds for households with an abundance of WiFi-enabled devices. This is the area in which the Asus Lyra plies its trade. The premium solution offers top-tier specs realised in three orbs aping lifestyle devices.

Our testing shows that Lyra comes into its own when tasked with delivering fast, reliable signal over long distances and through the usual household obstacles such as walls and floors. And it works well enough, meshing easy-to-use individual units to create a single network fit for improbably large properties by UK standards. And that's where it's overkill for most, as the typical UK home is now well serviced by premium routers or, even, high-performance ISP-supplied devices such as the BT Smart Hub.

The £320 Lyra set makes most sense in a larger commercial environment or, if you're lucky enough, an executive home. The price is steep, of course, so until Asus is able to lower it to, say, for a two-disc £99 pair, a la BT Whole Home, this will remain a niche solution for the deep of wallet.

Asus Lyra

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The Asus Lyra (MAP-AC2200) is available to purchase from the Amazon.

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