The Best Gaming Routers of 2021

We found the Top Gaming Routers by analyzing Best Gaming Routers articles including The Best Gaming Routers for 2020 and The best gaming routers for 2021 from publications like PCMag and CNET.

1

Asus RT-AX86U

• For Gamers Wanting Wi-Fi 6 Speeds—TechRadar
• Best for Gamers With Limited Budgets—PCMag

Find it on Amazon

2

Netgear NightHawk Pro Gaming XR700

• Best for 10-Gigabit Connectivity—PCMag
• A Pricey Gaming Router That Just About Does It All—Tech Radar

$500 on Amazon

3

TP-Link Archer AX6000

• Best for Budget Wi-Fi 6 With Security—PCMag
• Fastest Wi-Fi Speeds—CNET
• Best Wi-Fi 6 Router—CNET

$270 on Amazon

4

Amplifi HD Gamer's Edition

• Best Gaming Router Design—CNET

Find it on Amazon

5

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC2900

• Best for Die-Hard Gamers—CNET

$144 on Amazon

6

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300

• Best for Power Users, Gamers—PCMag
• Best for Power Hungry Gamers—PCMag

$300 on Amazon

7

Asus RT-AC86U

• Best Gaming Router Overall—CNET
• Best Gaming Router—CNET

$170 on Amazon

8

D-Link DIR-867

• Best on a Budget—CNET
• Best Router on a Budget—CNET

$170 on Amazon

9

Linksys Max-Stream AC4000 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Router (EA9300)

• Best for Gamers and Video Streamers—PCMag

$73 on Amazon

10

Linksys WRT32X Wi-Fi Gaming Router

• Best for Killer Network Prioritization Users—PCMag

$330 on Amazon

11

Razer Sila

• Best for Gaming-Only Networks—PCMag

$263 on Amazon

12

TP-Link AC4000 MU-MIMO Tri-Band WiFi Router (Archer A20)

• Best for Gamers Who Value Security—PCMag

$160 on Amazon

13

TP-Link Archer AX11000 Next-Gen Tri-Band Gaming Router

• Best for High-End Gaming Performance—PCMag

Find it on Amazon

14

TP-Link Archer C5400X AC5400 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Gaming Router

• Best for Alexa and IFTTT Users—PCMag

$250 on Amazon