The Davolink Minions Bob is a compact Wi-Fi 6 router modeled after the Bob character from the Minions/Despicable Me franchise. Its novelty chassis incorporates one 1 Gbps WAN port, one 1 Gbps LAN port, and a pair of internal antennas (2.4GHz and 5GHz) for dual-band connectivity. Bob can operate independently as a standalone router or repeater, and also supports Davolink's "Easy Mesh" technology (not to be confused with the Wi-Fi Alliance's EasyMesh standard) to form a mesh network with its taller tri-band counterpart, the Davolink Minions Kevin.
Our Verdict
The Davolink Minions Bob is a good router for smaller homes and apartments. Its impressive speeds and solid range make it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and video conferencing across most living spaces. However, newer Wi-Fi 6E and 7 devices won't benefit from a 6GHz band here, the router's wired connectivity is limited to a single 1Gbps LAN port.
Impressive speeds.
Shaped like a friend.
Wi-Fi 6 doesn't take full advantage of new Wi-Fi 6E or 7 devices.
Only one LAN port, which is limited to 1Gbps.
With solid range and great speeds (plus a lovable smile), the Davolink Minions Bob is a good choice for multi-level homes. It supports Davolink's proprietary "Easy Mesh" technology (not to be confused with the Wi-Fi Alliance's EasyMesh standard), allowing it to form a basic mesh network when paired with the Davolink Minions Kevin. It doesn't have a 6GHz band or any multi-gigabit LAN ports, so it's less ideal if you have a higher-speed internet plan or require more than a single wired Ethernet connection.
Can pair with other Minion routers to form a mesh network.
Impressive speeds.
Good range.
Shaped like a friend.
Wi-Fi 6 doesn't take full advantage of new Wi-Fi 6E or 7 devices.
"Easy Mesh" marketing is deceptive and lacks interoperability with EasyMesh-certified devices.
Only one LAN port, which is limited to 1Gbps.
The Davolink Minions Bob is okay for gaming, with high top speeds that keep large downloads quick throughout the home. Its wireless latency and jitter levels are consistent with other Wi-Fi routers we've tested, meaning wireless gaming still isn't ideal for competitive players. As always, connecting your PC or console directly over Ethernet provides the most stable performance.
Fair latency for everyday usage and casual gaming.
Impressive speeds.
Good range.
Wi-Fi 6 doesn't take full advantage of new Wi-Fi 6E or 7 devices.
Not recommended for competitive gaming over Wi-Fi.
The Davolink Minions Bob delivers impressive short-range wireless speeds and supports DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channels to help reduce congestion in crowded wireless environments. However, it lacks a 6GHz band for newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices, making it best suited for internet plans up to ~800Mbps.
Impressive speeds.
Wi-Fi 6 doesn't take full advantage of new Wi-Fi 6E or 7 devices.
The Davolink Minions Bob maintains good wireless coverage throughout most living spaces, delivering stronger long-range performance than its compact size might suggest. For larger floor plans that need additional coverage, you can pair Bob with the Davolink Minions Kevin in a mesh setup or configure it as a repeater to strengthen your network's signal.
Can pair with other Minion routers to form a mesh network.
Good range.
Wi-Fi 6 doesn't take full advantage of new Wi-Fi 6E or 7 devices.
"Easy Mesh" marketing is deceptive and lacks interoperability with EasyMesh-certified devices.
The Davolink Minions Bob maintains adequate latency levels overall. Its connection is stable enough for everyday browsing, video calls, and casual gaming, with median latency and jitter that are generally consistent with other Wi-Fi 6 routers we've tested. As expected, a wired Ethernet connection still provides the most reliable experience for latency-sensitive games or applications.
Fair latency for everyday usage and casual gaming.
Wi-Fi 6 doesn't take full advantage of new Wi-Fi 6E or 7 devices.
Not recommended for competitive gaming over Wi-Fi.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the Davolink Minions Bob router. Davolink sells a taller tri-band unit, the Davolink Minions Kevin, which can be paired to Bob to form a mesh network.
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The Davolink Minions Bob is a surprisingly capable entry-level Wi-Fi 6 router, offering a potent mix of practicality and personality rarely seen in networking hardware. Its impressive top speeds, solid coverage, and support for mesh pairing with its bespectacled big brother (the Davolink Minions Kevin) make it a versatile fit for both apartments and smaller homes. That being said, its feature set does feel more pared back in terms of value than many similarly-priced Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers (such as the TP-Link Archer AXE75 or TP-Link Deco 7 BE25) due to its single gigabit LAN port, limited "Easy Mesh" compatibility, and lack of a 6GHz band.
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The GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) and Davolink Minions Bob are both compact, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers, but the similarities end there. The GL.iNet model is primarily a travel router, pairing its squat, utilitarian design with features such as VPN support, mobile tethering, multi-WAN, and a configurable OS that make it appealing to frequent travelers and networking enthusiasts alike. The Davolink, in exchange for its more stationary design, offers stronger long-range performance, limited mesh compatibility, and a far less understated aesthetic. While the GL.iNet prioritizes versatility and mobility, the Davolink leans into simplified everyday utility (with a healthy dose of charm).
The eero 6 and Davolink Minions Bob are both entry-level dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers with similar performance in their standalone configurations. While the Davolink sports a uniquely cheerful disposition for a router, the eero system offers a more streamlined user interface, a companion app, and a broader range of compatible devices for a better mesh experience overall.
The TP-Link Deco 7 BE25 is a better dual-band option for most people than the Davolink Minions Bob. Its higher-throughput 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports and newer Wi-Fi 7 standard make it the obvious choice if you pay for an internet plan faster than the Davolink's 1Gbps limit. The Bob router offers notably better range as a standalone unit than the TP-Link, but its mesh pairing is limited to the Davolink Minions Kevin router, and its UI is more challenging to navigate than TP-Link's polished app and web interface.
As a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router, the Davolink Minions Kevin features a 6GHz band along with slightly faster peak speeds than the dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Davolink Minions Bob. Kevin also houses a faster 2.5Gbps WAN port than Bob's, which is limited to 1Gbps, allowing it to take better advantage of multi-gigabit internet plans. While Kevin may be the most "grown-up" of the pair, Bob's excellent long-range performance makes it an effective sidekick for building out a delightfully Minions-themed mesh.
Test Results
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- Power adapter
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We also tested Bob as a mesh satellite paired with the Davolink Minions Kevin. In this setup, Bob extends Kevin's 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, but it doesn't extend the 6GHz network as a dual-band satellite. At short range, Bob's 5GHz performance was decent, but connecting through it caused a clear performance hit compared to using Kevin on its own. We wouldn't recommend using this mesh setup unless you really need the added coverage.
See our Interior Short Range results for the Bob + Kevin mesh.
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Unlike routers that support the Wi-Fi Alliance's EasyMesh standard, Davolink's misleadingly titled "Easy Mesh" technology is wholly proprietary. This means Bob is unable to form a mesh with non-Davolink devices, and is designed chiefly to complement the tri-band Davolink Minions Kevin as a secondary access point, with some notable performance limitations.
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When configured as a mesh satellite for the Davolink Minions Kevin, 5GHz performance was worse than connecting directly to Kevin. Both routers share a single SSID when paired as a mesh, so your device chooses whichever node has the strongest signal when the connection is made. Keep in mind that Bob can only extend Kevin's 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks as a dual-band satellite.
While this mesh setup can provide a bit more range, we wouldn't recommend it because its performance is generally worse than these routers' standalone configurations.
See our Mesh Satellite Latency results for the Bob + Kevin mesh.
You can segment each of the Davolink Minions Bob's bands into up to seven separate SSIDs, allowing you to prioritize or limit bandwidth usage for certain devices. It can be helpful if you want to isolate lower-security IoT devices from your main network or to configure a subnet with stricter parental controls.