10 Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers You Can Buy Right Now
Feb. 1, 2021The Archer AX50 offers speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps with 2400Mbps on the 5GHz band and 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz band. It also supports OFDMA (Spatial Multiplexing) that lets your router communicate with more devices simultaneously, enabling you to connect all yourstreaming, gaming andsmart home devices. It also comes with built-in parental controls to keep children safe while they are surfing online.
Buy From Amazon:($149.99)
The Netgear Nighthawk MK62 Wi-Fi 6 router offers all the expected Wi-Fi 6 features, including up to 1.8Gbps connectivity and 25+ concurrent connections. It comes with 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports to plug in computers, gaming consoles and more. The retail pack linked here also has an additional satellite unit for a mesh network that the company claims can extend coverage to 3,000+ sqft.
Buy From Amazon:($179.99)
The Asus ZenWiFi XT8 is a tri-band mesh WiFi system that delivers strong Wi-Fi signals to every corner of your home, providing total wireless speed of 6600Mbps. The router comes with OFDMA,MU-MIMOand ZenWiFi AX technology, enabling more efficient, stable and faster transmission even when multiple devices are transmitting data at the same time.
Like most other high-end routers, the Asus ZenWiFi XT8 also comes with a companion app that offers a 3 steps setup and easy management. As is to be expected, it is also compatible with Asus’ own AiMesh routers to let you add more satellite units to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi system. Finally, the Asus ZenWiFi XT8 comes with lifetime free network security from Trend Micro to ensure security and privacy of every device connected to the network.
Buy From Amazon:($249.99)
The D-Link EXO AX1500 supports Wi-Fi 6 features like Target Wake Time (TWT), which helps reduce battery consumption for smart home devices. It also supports mesh networking and, can be paired with a satellite unit for seamless Wi-Fi connectivity across the house. As with most of the other routers on this list, the D-Link EXO AX1500 comes with a companion app to help you setup and manage your wireless network from your smartphone or tablet. There’s also enhanced parental control to support profile-based Wi-Fi access.
Buy From Amazon:($85.89)
The Linksys Velop MX5 comes with top speeds of up to 2400Mbps @ 5GHz and up to 1147MHz @ 2.4GHz. It supports tri-band connectivity, up to 3,000sqft of coverage, and is among the fastest Wi-Fi 6 mesh router systems (MX10) you can use today. The routers has 1x USB 3.0 port and 4x Ethernet ports to plug in all your connected devices, including computer, console, TV and more.
The Linksys Velop can be paired with another MX5 unit to create a fast and efficient mesh network. It is compatible with the entire Velop range, so you can also use a cheaper Velop device as your range extender. The Velop MX5 is easy to set up with the Linksys app which offers parental controls and allows you to manage guest access. You also get a three-year warranty with three years of tech support.
Buy From Amazon:($394.97)
If you want to upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 because of ultra-fast speeds and ultra-low latency, look no further that the Netgear Orbi RBK852. It comes with an additional satellite unit for mesh networking and, supports up to 6Gbps of speed for streaming, gaming, web-conferencing and more. The Orbi works with all existing Wi-Fi 5 devices and new Wi-Fi 6 devices, including thePlayStation 5, iPhone 11 & 12,MacBook Air,MacBook Pro 13&Mac Mini,Galaxy S10/ 20/ 21and more.
The Orbi RBK852 comes with a tri-band backhaul that opens up a dedicated band between the router and the satellite to free up the other two bands for maximum speed. It also comes with a companion mobile app that connects to your existing cable modem for a hassle-free setup. The main router comes with 5x Gigabit Ethernet ports, while the satellite unit has 4. Security features include Guest WiFi access, DoS, Firewall, VPN and more.
Buy From Amazon:($667.59)
TheAsus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000comes with cutting-edge hardware that includes a 1.8GHz quad-core CPU, 256MB Flash and 1GB RAM. It also comes with a 2.5G gaming port for ultimate performance. The router is compatible with ASUS AiMesh, so you can easily pair it up with a satellite unit to create a fast and efficient mesh network at home. It comes with easy port-forwarding, a ROG-themed Gaming Center with point-and-click control, and a ‘game radar’ that lets you check ping times to different servers before you play.
The GT-AX11000 provides triple-level game acceleration to boost game traffic. This lowers ping rate and reduces latency for a better gaming experience. Tri-band networking lets you dedicate one 5GHz band solely to gaming, so you can avoid competing for bandwidth with other devices on your network. With dynamic frequency selection (DFS), ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 also unlocks 15 channels in the least-congested 5GHz bands. Finally, it also lets you run a VPN and an ordinary internet connection simultaneously to prevent virtual private networks dragging down game performance.
Buy From Amazon:($414.95)
The TP-Link Deco X20 is an out-of-the-box mesh networking system with three full units. It offers wide network coverage of up to 5800sqft and simultaneous connectivity for up to 150 devices. It also offers speeds of up to 1.8Gbps for buffer-free 8K/4K streaming and, is backward compatible with all Wi-Fi generations.
Buy From Amazon:($249.99)
The Eero Pro 6 Wi-Fi 6 router is the fastest Eero ever, supporting speeds of up to 1Gbps. It comes with a tri-band technology that offers enough bandwidth to support up to 75 concurrent connections without slowing down. The Eero pro 6 also comes with the proprietary TrueMesh technology that intelligently routes traffic to reduce drop-offs so you can confidently stream 4K videos, play games and conduct video conferences. The mesh network system is compatible with older Wi-Fi standards and covers an area of up to 2,000 sqft.
With a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, Eero Pro 6 connects compatible devices to Alexa so you can control lights, locks, plugs and more. There’s also a companion Eero app that allows you to manage your network from anywhere. The company is also offering free customer support 7-days a week. While the link below is for the single unit, the Eerop Pro 6 is also offered in a two-pack option that covers an area of up to 3,500sqft and costs $399.
Buy From Amazon:($229)
The Netgear Nighthawk RAX80 is one of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers around with great AX6600 speeds, tri-band connectivity, eight streams and 160MHz support. It offers dual-band support and comes with 8 removable antennas. Connectivity options include 1x WAN port and 5x LAN Gigabit ports, as well as 2x USB 3.0 sockets. The router supports a throughput of up to 1.389Gbps and a range of up to 90 feet.
The Netgear Nighthawk RAX80 offers anti-malware protection and comes with Disney’s Circle app for blocking inappropriate content and managing family network use. The one in the link below offers 8 Wi-Fi streams with four times the capacity of typical 2×2 AC routers. Netgear also offers it in a more expensive AX12 version with 12 Wi-Fi streams.
Buy From Amazon:($299.99)
The Archer AX10 is powered by a 1.5GHz triple-core CPU and comes with 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports. It also comes with the companion Tether app to help setup the router and manage connections remotely. The router also lets you connect a new device to your Wi-Fi network by using just your voice and without a password. Other notable features include parental controls, VPN service and QoS. Overall, it’s a great choice if you’re looking for an affordable Wi-Fi 6 router in India.
Buy From Amazon:(Rs. 5,399)
With the AX3000, Asus is offering complimentary commercial-grade security with lifetime free AiProtection, powered by Trend Micro, to block online security threats for all your connected smart devices. The router also supports WPA3 security to enable more robust authentication, and deliver increased cryptographic strength. There’s also support for Target Wake Time (TWT) to reduce power consumption by up to 7x for improved battery life.
Buy From Amazon:(Rs. 15,890)
Wi-Fi 6 is designed to enhance the capacity of wireless networks and accommodate more devices without a drop in performance. The routers listed above will do that and much more for your home and/or home office. We have listed both single units, as well as the best Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers to help you with your selection. We have also listed some of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers in India.
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