As the temperatures cool, many of us are heading indoors to binge watch, stream games, online shop, and video chat. If your bandwidth-intensive activity is slowing down your network, it may be time to upgrade your Wi-Fi router. Doing so doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg and you have multiple options, including a mesh Wi-Fi system, which can help remove dead zones.
The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems Deals
- eero Pro Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router for $69.99 (List Price $159.99)
- Eero Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router for $44.99 (List Price $69.99)
- TP-Link Deco M5 Wi-Fi Mesh System (3-Pack) for $139.99 (List Price $189.99)
- TP-Link Deco S4 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack) for $129.99 (List Price $149.99)
- TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (3-Pack) for $189.99 (List Price $249.99)
- Netgear Nighthawk MK83 AX3600 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System for $260.00 (List Price $499.99)
- ASUS ZenWiFi AX3000 Mini Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Kit (3-Pack) for $199.99 (List Price $299.99)
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The Best Wi-Fi Router Deals
- TP-Link Archer AX21 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $74.99 (List Price $99.99)
- Asus RT-AX55 AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $84.99 (List Price $109.99)
- TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router for $69.99 (List Price $79.99)
- Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 6-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router for $191.08 (List Price $299.99)
- TP-Link Archer A7 AC1750 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router for $58.00 (List Price $79.99)
- Asus RT-AX1800S AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $69.04 (List Price $99.99)
- Asus RT-AX3000 AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $139.55 (List Price $179.99)
- Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Pro Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $319.99 (List Price $399.99)
- Netgear Nighthawk AXE7800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $296.99 (List Price $399.99)
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If it’s been a few years since you bought a new Wi-Fi router, chances are your existing setup is not Wi-Fi 6 compliant. This standard brings faster throughput speeds, better battery life, and less bandwidth congestion than Wi-Fi 5; here's how to see if you need to upgrade.
We have a full rundown on what to look for when buying a router, but you'll want one with at least two radio bands, a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz band. If your household is gobbling up bandwidth regularly, a tri-band router uses three radios—one at 2.4GHz and two at 5GHz.
Though Wi-Fi 6 is the modern standard for wireless signal, Wi-Fi 5 is still effective in a pinch (Wi-Fi 6E is on the way). If you’re adding a mesh system, make sure your preferred system’s coverage area will extend everywhere you need it to be and that you’ve got places in mind for the multiple devices you'll need to spread the signal wide enough.
Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
(Credit: Amazon)Eero Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router
The Eero 6 Dual-Band mesh system covers up to 1,500 square feet with Wi-Fi and supports speeds up to 900Mbps. You can connect up to 75 devices and compatible devices are automatically synced up to your network via Alexa, which removes the need to purchase a separate smart home hub. The Eero app will walk you through the setup process and also allows you to manage your network any time, anywhere.
- Eero Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router for $44.99 (List Price $69.99)
TP-Link Deco S4 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Is your signal not reaching all parts of your house or business? This trio of devices offers a simple step up to a Wi-Fi mesh network. This dual-band system gives you three signals on one network for seamless Wi-Fi connections across a 5,500-square-foot range. Need more coverage? Just buy another unit, and add it to the mesh; the Deco app makes for easy setup.
- TP-Link Deco S4 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack) for $129.99 (List Price $149.99)
Netgear Nighthawk MK83 AX3600 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
This Netgear whole-home mesh system offers a ton of range and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The package comes with a main router and two satellite extenders that provide up to 6,750 square feet of range and cover over 40 connected devices. This system connects to your existing cable modem and replaces your Wi-Fi router; and setup takes only minutes with the Nighthawk App.
- Netgear Nighthawk MK83 AX3600 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System for $260.00 (List Price $499.99)
TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 Mesh Router
Need a Wi-Fi 6 signal that covers a lot of ground? Consider the 5,800 square feet of reported signal space from this TP-Link mesh system. Unlike other mesh systems with one router and a few satellites, each of these three devices can serve as a router and has two Ethernet ports for adding on other devices throughout your home. It’s plenty fast, too: Across the dual-band system, you’ll get up to 1.8Gbps of transfer speed.
- TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (3-Pack) for $189.99 (List Price $249.99)
Wi-Fi Routers
(Credit: Amazon)TP-Link Archer AX21 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
The TP-Link Archer AX21 AX1800 is an Amazon best-seller in computer routers thanks to its ease of setup, affordability, and signal strength. This dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands and speeds up to 1.8Gbps. Its four high-gain antennas with beamforming technology focus signal strength to provide a reliable connection.
- TP-Link Archer AX21 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $74.99 (List Price $99.99)
Asus RT-AX55 AX1800
While it’s not as wildly fast as the AX6000, this Asus machine gives you many of the same features as the gamer-focused router at a much lower price. This dual-band router delivers 1800Mbps, which is plenty for browsing, streaming, and working at home, and you also get a Wi-Fi 6 signal, AiMesh compatibility, and parental controls through the Asus app.
- Asus RT-AX55 AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $84.99 (List Price $109.99)
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Pro Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
Online gamers should check out the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000. It operates on the tri-band frequency, meaning it will reduce signal interference and ensure a smooth experience without drops or slowdowns. With speeds up to 11,000Mbps, you’ll be able to get all online tasks completed in no time.
- Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Pro Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router for $319.99 (List Price $399.99)
Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 6-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router
The Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 is a dual-band 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 router with coverage of up to 2,500 square feet. Supporting speeds of up to 5.4Gbps for 25 concurrent devices, you’ll be able to game, stream, and surf the web without a drop in connectivity. And if you’re looking for the most stable connection possible, the four 1G Ethernet ports will help you with that.
- Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 6-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router for $191.08 (List Price $299.99)
