Compare 9 Top Wi-Fi Routers

Other Routers We Have Tested

I have tested many other models and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above, but they are worth considering.

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TP-Link Archer BE6500 (GE400) for $220 : This dual-band Wi-Fi 7 gaming router is a solid performer. At close range on the 5-GHz band, it can go toe-to-toe with most of the devices on this list. It also offers dedicated gaming features, though some of them require subscriptions. I was disappointed by the limited range, and the comparable TP-Link BE6500 (BE400) is currently on sale for a lot less. You also don’t have to spend much more to get the far superior, tri-band Archer BE9700 (BE600) listed above, giving you the full 6-GHz Wi-Fi 7 experience.…