The Best Wifi Routers of 2021
We found the Top Wifi Routers by analyzing Best Wifi Routers articles including The best mesh routers in 2021: Asus, Eero, Netgear Orbi, Google Nest and more, Best mesh Wi-Fi systems for 2020 and The Best Wi-Fi Mesh Network Systems for 2020 from publications like CNET, Tom's Guide and PCMag.
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Google Nest Wifi
- Best Overall—CNET
- The Best Mesh Wi-Fi System—Tom's Guide
- Best for Style-Conscious Homes—PCMag
- Google Wifi and Home Together at Long Last—TechRadar
- The Best Mesh Wi-Fi System for Reliability—Business Insider
- Best Mesh Router—CNET
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Asus RT-AX88U
- Wi-Fi 6 Comes to a Gaming Router Near You—TechRadar
- Best for Future-Proof Home Networking—PCMag
- Best for Top Performance and Features—PCMag
- Upgrade Pick: Future-Proofed, High Speed, High Price—Wirecutter
- Wi-Fi 6 Brings Cutting-Edge Speeds—Tech Radar
3
Asus ZenWiFi AX
- Best Wi-Fi 6 System—CNET
- Best for High-End Features—PCMag
- Wi-Fi 6 Meets Mesh Routers—TechRadar
- Best Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router—CNET
- Upgrade Pick: Ahead of the Curve, for Gigabit Internet—Wirecutter
4
Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi System
- Great for Large Homes—Tom's Guide
- Best for Early Wi-Fi 6 Adopters—PCMag
- Paying for Simplicity—TechRadar
- The Best Mesh Wi-Fi System for Apple Fans—Business Insider
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 RAX80
- Wi-Fi 6 for Gamers on a Budget—TechRadar
- Best for Great Performance on Smaller Networks—PCMag
- Brings Next-Gen Speeds and DoS Attack Prevention—Tech Radar
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Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 AX6000
- Best for Mesh Network Power Users—PCMag
- Netgear Brings Wi-Fi 6 to Its Orbi Mesh Range—TechRadar
- Best Mesh Performance—CNET
- Best Performance—CNET
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TP-Link Deco M9 Plus
- Convenience Meets Security—Tom's Guide
- Best for Connecting Smart Home Devices—PCMag
- The Best Mesh Wi-Fi System for a Connected Home—Business Insider
9
Asus RT-AX86U
- For Gamers Wanting Wi-Fi 6 Speeds—TechRadar
- Best for Gamers With Limited Budgets—PCMag
10
NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 RAX120
- The Cheaper Wi-Fi 6 Alternative That Flaps in the Night—TechRadar
- Best for Busy Networks That Need Excellent Speed—PCMag
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Samsung SmartThings Wifi
- The Top Value Mesh System—Tom's Guide
- Best for Smart Home Beginners—PCMag
13
Synology RT2600ac and MR2200ac
- Also Great: Traditional Look, Extremely Adaptable Mesh—Wirecutter
- ‘App’ Support Provides Additional Security-Based Functionality—Tech Radar
14
TP-Link Archer AX6000
- Best for Budget Wi-Fi 6 With Security—PCMag
- Fastest Wi-Fi Speeds—CNET
- Best Wi-Fi 6 Router—CNET
15
Ubiquiti Amplifi HD
- Style Backed by Power—TechRadar
- The Best Mesh Wi-Fi System for Big Homes—Business Insider
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Asus RT-AC66U B1 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
- Best for Low-Cost Gigabit Throughput—PCMag
- Best for Power Users on a Budget—PCMag
30
D-Link Covr Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System (COVR-2202)
- Budget Pick: Lower Cost, Speedy Performance, Less Expandability—Wirecutter
36
Jetstream AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Gaming Router
- Best for Budget-Conscious Gamers—PCMag
- Best for Budget Gamers—PCMag
38
Linksys EA6350 AC1200+ Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router
- Best for Budget Buyers—PCMag
- Best for Fast Network Needs—PCMag
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Netgear Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Router (R7000P)
- Best for Users Looking for Extra Security—PCMag
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Netgear XRM570 Nighthawk Pro Gaming WiFi Router and Mesh WiFi System
- Best for Gamers and Other Power Users—PCMag
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TP-Link Archer AX11000 Next-Gen Tri-Band Gaming Router
- Best for High-End Gaming Performance—PCMag
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TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (V2)
- Best for Management Customization—PCMag
- Best for All Around Networking—PCMag
- Best for Budget Buyers—PCMag
