Top 5 Best Wireless Routers of 2021 – Buyer’s Guide and Reviews

1.  Asus RT-AC88U Dual-Band Router

#1 Asus RT-AC88U Dual-Band Router

 The Asus RT-AC88U Dual-Band Router is installed in thousands of homes in the United States. The router is designed to offer a major feature set to give users full control in the easiest way possible. The router’s footprint is larger than most of the competitor brands, which is a requirement to supports its many features. Homeowners or tenants that are looking to upgrade their home network should definitely consider investing in the Asus RT-AC88U. It will be a purchase that you will never regret

Pros

• Embedded with 1024-QAM technology
• 80 Percent faster 5 GHZ
• Equipped with four antennas
• Support eight devices
• Includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty
• Includes parental controls

Cons

• Setup process could be easier
• Design is slightly large and requires more space

2.  Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200

There is no doubt that a router can make or break your home network. A home router should be able to support all of your electronic and smart home devices, without dead spots and interferences. Many consumers are more than willing to spend a little extra on a Wi-Fi router as long as it performs as guaranteed by the manufacturer. Well, this is exactly what the Netgear brand guarantees its customers, when they purchase the Nighthawk X10 AD7200.

Pros

• 7 GHz quad core processor
• Compatible with Echo
• Delivers speeds up to 4.6 gigabits
• 10 Gigabit LAN for lightning fast streaming and backup
• High-quality craftsmanship

Cons

• Firmware updates need to be more frequent
• Customer support could use an upgrade

3.  TP-Link Talon AD7200 Multi-Band Wi-Fi Router Review

If you were going to invest your hard-earned money in a router, why wouldn’t you invest in one that is capable of providing the fastest and most reliable speeds available? Well, that is exactly what the AD7200 can provide you with. In fact, this wireless router is capable of reaching speeds up to 7200 Mbps on multiple devices at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to game, download, file share, or surf the web because this router is capable of doing it all, plus more.

Pros

• Receive exceptional performance on several devices with the MU-MIMO technology
• 4 GHz dual core processor provides extremely fast and reliable speeds
• Beam-steering technology combined with a state of the art antenna design

Cons

• The dedicated WPS button is hard to locate, but it is on the back near the LAN ports

4.  Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

Just about every household or office needs access to the Internet these days. With that being said, most offices and home even have more than one connected device, which can get tricky if you don’t have the right hardware. However, if you are looking for a router that can support multiple devices, while providing exceptional speed, you need to check out the Linksys EA7500 AC1900 Router. With 3 extremely powerful external antennas this router can provide a strong Wi-Fi connection throughout a medium sized home.

Pros

• Beamforming technology increase signal and speed where it is needed
• Easy setup and install with the walkthrough guide
• Dual band technology provides fastest Wi-Fi speeds possible
• USB and gigabit Ethernet ports available

Cons

• iPhones might lose connectivity, while appearing to be connected

5.  Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

The next up on our list is a dual-band wireless router from Linksys. This router comes with the support for the AC1900 standard support. That means the five gigahertz band has a speed of 1,300 megahertz and the 2.5 gigahertz band has a speed of 600 megahertz. But is this router capable enough of holding against most of the top tier routers that we have already listed? Let’s find out.

As soon as you set your eyes on this router, you will remember the classic design and color scheme that has been gracing the routers from Linksys for quite some time. If you are thinking about putting this router on a work desk, you may have to clear some space as this is probably one of the largest routers we have seen in awhile

Pros

• The router comes with incredibly powerful hardware.
• Wi-Fi range is fantastic and delivers excellent speed.
• The NAS performance is probably the best we have seen.
• The design is retro and will please those who do it for the aesthetics.

Cons

• Price might be a bother for some.
• The default software is confusing for the newcomers, and lacking for the enthusiasts.
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