A viral Minions WiFi router has outperformed a tech creator’s office setup in testing, but buyers need compatible devices to take advantage of its standout feature.
Davolink’s Kevin router attracted attention in September after X user cnlohr described it as “one of the best possible Wifi 6E routers money can buy.” The recommendation paired a familiar yellow character with networking hardware that appeared unusually capable for its price.
Kevin supports three WiFi bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. That last connection is a feature of WiFi 6E, giving compatible devices access to additional wireless spectrum with less interference.
Kevin’s extra WiFi band comes with limitations
In an October 15 breakdown, tech.explain tested the Minions router against the office WiFi and demonstrated a substantial difference.
The speed-test results showed Kevin delivering approximately 412 Mbps download speeds and 384 Mbps uploads, compared with around 151 Mbps down and 183 Mbps up on the office connection. Those figures describe that particular comparison, rather than establishing Kevin as the fastest router available.
The explanation centers on its 6GHz connection. Access to that additional band can help compatible devices achieve higher speeds in congested environments, something independent testing from RTINGS also identifies as a strength. Its review found impressive peak performance when devices were nearby.
However, tech.explain cautions that the connection loses more strength through walls, making its strongest performance better suited to a room than blanket coverage across an entire house.
RTINGS similarly found that speeds dropped noticeably at longer distances. Kevin can form a mesh network with Davolink’s Bob router, but its proprietary system does not support other manufacturers’ EasyMesh devices.
Device compatibility is another consideration. Apple’s first iPhones with WiFi 6E were the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus do not support it, and neither do the newer 16e and 17e. Older phones can still connect to Kevin’s other bands, but cannot access its 6GHz connection.
The price has also changed. Tech.explain points to Kevin previously costing around $70, while the listing shown in the video is $119.99. That is roughly a 71% increase, reducing the price advantage that helped drive its initial popularity.
I’m Abhishek Sharma, an author at TigerJek.com. I enjoy exploring games, testing different strategies, and turning what I learn into clear, useful guides. My goal is to help players understand the game better and improve without the usual confusion.
