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The humble router is an essential fixture in every home. Benefits extend to everything from streaming movies and online gaming to video calls. Most people can get by just fine with a single Wi-Fi router, and I’ve collected recommendations to suit different needs, spaces, and budgets. I have tested all of these in my busy family home, which is full of Netflix-addicted gamers.
After testing more than 40 routers (a handful of those have since been discontinued, but most are reviewed on this page), the Asus RT-BE96U is my top pick, but I have plenty of more affordable alternatives to suit different households. There’s a mesh Wi-Fi option here, too, but check out our Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers guide for larger homes. If you’re confused about terminology, my How to Buy a Router guide can help, along with my explainer on mesh systems versus single routers.
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Note: The FCC’s foreign-made router ban announced in March may stop any company that doesn’t secure an exemption (Conditional Approval) from selling new routers in the US, however, existing routers can continue to be sold (everything listed here). They can also be updated with new firmware, at least until January 1, 2029. So far, Netgear and Eero are the only consumer router manufacturers to have secured a Conditional Approval.
Updated July 2026: I added the Netgear Nighthawk M7, clarification on the US government’s foreign router ban, slimmed down my recommendations, and reorganized the sections on other routers I have tested.
– Compare 7 Top Wi-Fi Routers
Analysis
– Other Wi-Fi 7 Routers I Tested and Liked
– Routers I Don’t Recommend
– What Features Should I Look for in a Router?
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