Our Top 8 Picks For Routers

Hoplite Xiphos provides speeds so fast that you may need to upgrade your router in order to get the full speed that you are paying for. Wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) is the latest and greatest wifi standard there is, and it will give your home the best connections with a maximum throughput of 9.6 Gbps across its multiple channels. Routers on this list will vary primarily based on speed distance covered, and price so choose one that will work for your scenario.

Orbi 960 Series Quad-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (RBKE963) Buy Here!
Mesh Systems have become increasingly popular among individuals with large homes as it can cover a much larger space than traditional wifi.
Claimed Space Coverage: 9,000 sq. ft
Claimed Maximum Speed: 10.8Gbps
MSRP: $1,499.99
Additional Ports: (1) 2.5Gbps Port, (3) 1Gbps Ports

NETGEAR Nighthawk 12-Stream WiFi 6E Router (RAXE500) Buy Here!
Wifi 6E technology enables the use of the 6GHz band which allows for even more of your devices to run at higher speeds much like the 5GHz band.
Claimed Space Coverage: 3,500 sq. ft.
Claimed Maximum Speed: 10.8Gbps
MSRP: $460.00
Additional Ports: (1) 2.5Gbps Port, (4) 1Gbps Ports

ASUS WiFi 6 Router (RT-AX3000) Buy Here!
Asus offers their "AiProtection" free for life when buying this router which adds yet another layer of protection to your home.
Claimed Space Coverage: 3,000 sq. ft.
Claimed Maximum Speed: 3,000 Mbps
MSRP:$159.99
Additional Ports:(4) 1Gbps Ports

Linksys E8450 Dual-Band AX3200 Buy Here!
The claimed max speed and coverage for this router are great for the price point and linksys is a well known router brand. They also boast extremely easy setup.
Claimed Space Coverage: 2,500 sq. ft.
Claimed Maximum Speed: 3.2Gbps
MSRP: $149.99
Additional Ports:(4) 1Gbps Ports

Amazon eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 router Buy Here!
The eero 6 may be a good budget option if you have a large area to cover as well as zigbe smart devices because it also doubles as a hub for them.
Claimed Space Coverage: 1,500 sq. ft.
Claimed Maximum Speed: 900Mbps
MSRP: $75 + 124$ for 2 extenders
Additional Ports: (1) 1Gbps Port Per Router

TUF Gaming AX5400 (TUF-AX5400) Buy Here!
Asus's gaming products have a ton of extra features that claim to help the gaming experience such as RGB lights, a dedicated gaming vpn, and a dedicated gaming port.
Claimed Space Coverage: 2,700 sq. ft.
Claimed Maximum Speed: 5,400 Mbps
MSRP: $199.99
Additional Ports:(4) 1Gbps Ports - 2 of which can be aggregated

Archer AX55 AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router Buy Here!
The price upfront is a really good deal, but in order to access advanced features you haveto pay a subscription fee of at least 5$/month.
Claimed Space Coverage: 2,000 sq. ft.
Claimed Maximum Speed: 3,000 Mbps
MSRP: $124.99
Additional Ports:(4) 1Gbps Ports

Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream: AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router Buy Here!
This router only has wi-fi 5 capabilities, but its tri-band system makes up for it by allowing devices to more effectively share the available bandwidth. It is considered somewhat of an ol' reliable.
Claimed Space Coverage: "Medium Household" ~2500 sq. ft . Claimed Maximum Speed: 2.2 Gbps
MSRP: $153.00
Additional Ports: (4) 1Gbps Ports