Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 next: a combination powerline and Wi-Fi kit for tackling Wi-Fi deadspots

19 Apr 2026, 16:00 by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/cliff-joseph · TechRadar

TechRadar Verdict

The Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 next is more expensive than a conventional range extender, but its PowerLine technology is ideal for buildings with thick walls that can block your Wi-Fi signal. Its additional Wi-Fi features also provide extra convenience for computers and mobile devices that don’t have Ethernet ports.

Pros

+PowerLine kills Wi-Fi deadspots
+Adaptors can also transmit Wi-Fi
+Passthrough for mains power sockets

Cons

-Expensive
-Untidy cabling
-Unhelpful app

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Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 next one-minute review

Devolo’s range of Magic PowerLine adaptors is aptly named, as PowerLine technology has always seemed like magic to me.

If your home or office has thick walls or other barriers that block the Wi-Fi signal then a set of powerline adaptors can be plugged into the mains power sockets in any room and can magically transmit your Internet connection over your existing mains electrical wiring.

That allows powerline adaptors to provide a wired network connection in rooms that a conventional Wi-Fi router or range extender might not be able to reach.

Devolo has long been a leader in powerline technology, but its current range of ‘Magic 2’ adaptors also throw in some extra Wi-Fi features as well. The adaptors use powerline to provide a wired connection in any room, but the Magic 2 adaptors can also transmit a Wi-Fi signal as well, allowing you to go wireless even in rooms that normally suffer from an annoying Wi-Fi ‘deadspot’.

The latest addition to Devolo’s range is the ‘Magic 2 WiFi 6 next’. That’s a clumsy, clunky name, but it provides fast, reliable wired and wireless connections that may be perfect for many homes and offices – including the back office in my own building that my normal office router struggles to reach.

Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 next review: Price & release date

How much does it cost? £409.99/ €469.00
When is it available: Now
Where can you get it: UK, EU

Devolo’s product names can be a bit confusing, so it’s important to make sure you buy the correct model. There’s an older model still on sale called the Magic 2 WiFi next, which used Wi-Fi 5. The first model to adopt Wi-Fi 6 was called Magic 2 WiFi 6, and that’s still available as well. The new model that we review here also uses Wi-Fi 6 but is faster than its predecessor, so it’s called the ‘Magic 2 WiFi 6 next’. So watch out for ‘WiFi 6 next’ if you want to buy the latest model.

There are also a number of different options available for the new Magic 2 WiFi 6 next. There’s a Starter Kit that includes two PowerLine adaptors, priced at £239.99, but we tested the Multiroom Kit that provides three adaptors for £409.99.

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