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Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers

Still the value sweet spot for most homes on internet plans under 1 Gbps.

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Who should buy a Wi-Fi 6 router?

Wi-Fi 6 is where most routers sit today, and for a good reason: on the internet plans most homes have, a solid Wi-Fi 6 router delivers the full speed to phones, laptops and TVs.

Speed classes (AX1800, AX3000, AX5400) are totals across all bands. Compare the 5 GHz speed and channel width instead, plus the WAN port: a 1 Gbps port is fine below gigabit plans.

Want more headroom? Compare with Wi-Fi 7 routers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wi-Fi 6 still good enough?

For most homes on plans up to 1 Gbps, yes. Wi-Fi 6 handles many devices well and costs less than Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7.

What does AX in the name mean?

AX is the technical name for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). The number after it, like AX1800 or AX3000, is the combined maximum speed of all bands.

AX1800 or AX3000?

AX3000 routers usually support 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz, which roughly doubles speed for devices that support it. AX1800 is fine for smaller homes and modest plans.