This TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 Portable Wi-Fi Router Is 27% Off As Part of Our Early Black Friday Deal.
The original solution for internet connectivity on the go, the TP-Link Roam 7 portable router, is now on sale for $87.99 from $119.99 as part of the earlyBlack Friday sale—its lowest price to date, according to price tracking sites . It’s not a full-sized home router, but, as its name suggests, a compact travel companion about the size of a paperback book, with foldable antennas that make it easy to slip into a bag.
Focusing more on convenience than maximum speed, you can use the Roam 7 as a standard router, connect it to a public Wi-Fi network to create a private network, or share your phone’s internet via USB modem. It also supports Ethernet and USB modems, as well as range extender and wireless client modes. This flexibility is especially useful when you use a laptop, phone, and perhaps a tablet simultaneously and prefer not to connect each device separately to an unstable network. Setup is simple via the TP-Link Tether app: scan the QR code, select your connection type, and you’ll be online in minutes.
Upon startup, the device offers basic functionality: a 2.5 Gbps port for wired connectivity, like a hotel Ethernet jack, a 1 Gbps port for wired device connectivity, and a USB 3.0 port for connecting a drive or phone as a modem. Since it draws power via USB-C (5 V/3 A), it can be connected to a regular power bank during long layovers or camping trips. However, despite its travel convenience, it’s not intended to replace a full-sized home router—even one with 5 GHz and Wi-Fi 7 support—which typically provides better coverage and more consistent speeds. Actual performance also depends heavily on your connection and settings. For example, a USB connection may feel slower than a direct phone connection. Additionally, features like automatic band management are missing, so you may have to manage the network yourself. Still, if you travel frequently or need a portable network hub for multiple devices, it’s perfectly adequate.