This fast tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system has AX6600 speeds with and AI-optimized mesh connections. If you need a ton of coverage with great multi-gig speeds, the Deco X90 is one of a handful of systems with the power to keep up.
The TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is a fast mesh router that can create a strong mesh network from scratch or add on to an existing Deco mesh. The Deco M5 is a great value but it lags behind in overall speed and coverage.
The TP-Link Deco X68 is a well-balanced mesh system with plenty of speed and coverage for most homes. The dedicated Wi-Fi 6 backhaul enabled by the third Wi-Fi band helps this mesh deliver gigabit speeds all over the house up to 5,500 square feet.
Wi-Fi 6 helps the Eero Pro 6 mesh system deliver gigabit speeds all around the home, while the standard Eero 6 can deliver up to 500Mbps. Both routers work with the entire Eero line of routers for expansion and are set up with the Eero app.
The TP-Link Archer AX21 isn't the fastest Wi-Fi 6 router by any stretch of the imagination but it does manage to deliver more than enough speed most people with an AX1800 connection and enough coverage for a three-bedroom home. The Archer AX21 also comes with easy-to-use software and basic parental controls.
If your household is all-in on streaming, the Linksys Velop AX4200 might just be the best router for you. But that doesn't just mean the usual Netflix streaming — it also means streaming VR games to your Oculus Quest 2, or Xbox games to your smartphone.
Google's Nest Wifi might be some of the best-known mesh networking hardware on the market, but it's far from the only option available. If you're looking for alternatives, there are plenty — and many of them blow Google out of the water.
The TP-Link Deco X60 delivers AX3000 speeds for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage in a tiny housing. With great features like HomeCare built-in, this is a fantastic mesh solution for a family.
The Linksys Atlas Max 6E is the fastest mesh router system we've ever used. Wi-Fi 6E isn't just for brand new devices, though. It also powers the wireless backhaul that connects nodes, making this feel like more like a wired mesh system.
The Meshforce M7 comes with three tri-band AC2100 nodes and has little trouble covering a large home. There are a couple of Ethernet ports on the bottom and performance is good enough for most families.
If you're looking to upgrade to 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E but don't need a ton of speed at 5GHZ, this is the perfect fit. Wi-Fi 6E enables incredible 160MHz Wi-Fi 6 speeds even when there's a lot of congestion thanks to a ton of new 6GHz channels.
The Archer AX73 is a fast six-stream Wi-Fi 6 router with 160MHz support HomeShield software included for free. This AX5400 router has a stylish appearance with a passively cooled yet compact design.
Asus includes AiProtection software with many of its routers to increase network security and add parental controls. AiProtection is free making it a great way to take control of your network and secure all of your devices.
The Netgear Nighthawk RAX80 is a fast dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with simple app-based setup and detailed controls in a web browser. Take control of your network with great software that can make you feel like a home Wi-Fi expert.
The TP-Link Archer AX90 is an incredibly fast tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router with multi-gig Ethernet and a somewhat ostentatious design. If you need to connect a lot of devices and need the extra speed of 160MHz Wi-Fi on DFS without upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E, this is a great choice.
If you've ever had to trust your home internet to a satellite provider you know how frustrating that can be, but would you be willing to let a new company try its hand at it? What if that service is only in the beta testing phase? Well, that's what SpaceX's Starlink home internet is trying to do, and you know what? It's not terrible.
Google Wifi is a great value for building a simple and functional mesh network but thanks to it's higher speeds and the inclusion of a smart speaker, the Nest Wifi system makes the most sense today.
TP-Link HomeCare comes with several Archer routers and Deco mesh systems and comes with improved security, QoS options, and parental controls. Best of all, it's free to use.
The first two Wi-Fi 6E routers you can buy have a lot in common when it comes to network speeds both wired and wireless. The main differences come down to design and software with ROG edging out Netgear as the better value.
The TP-Link Archer AX90 is a great choice for a large family in a densely populated area thanks to a fast AX6600 connection and a solid software package. The Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 is another great choice with a great design and the same AX6600 speed. Which router is the right choice for your home?