Routers Reviews

The Asus RT-AX1800S is a reasonable value pick with lots to like, but it’s no speed demon.

The Asus GT-AXE16000 router has top specs and a 6 GHz frequency. While the throughput was impressive, network congestion testing concerned us.

The ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 EVA Edition's design is something of an acquired taste, and its price tag is high given its lack of Wi-Fi 6E.

The Netgear RAXE500’s specs promise bleeding-edge performance. But while its throughput is impressive, we experienced some serious flaws.

Mesh Enters the Wi-Fi 6 Era

D-Link’s entry into the budget Wi-Fi 6 space delivers on the fundamentals, but here are some shortcomings as well.

The AX6000 from TP-Link offers Wi-Fi 6 and lots of Ethernet ports for its mid-range price point. Keep your expectations in check and there's plenty to like here.

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 WiFi 6E gaming router delivers the fastest throughput we've seen, and Wi-Fi 6E support for future proofing. But the latest firmware has QoS issues.

TP-Link's Archer AX11000 Wi-Fi 6 router has the specs of a top-end device, plus an integrated 8-port switch. But does its performance match the price?

The Asus GT-AC5300 has lots of inputs and solid performance. But is this previous-gen flagship router still compelling in a world of Wi-Fi 6?