Top Routers 2023

The TP-Link Archer AX10 (AX1500) is a barebones $80 Wi-Fi 6 router that delivers solid 5GHz performance.

It may be big and tall but the Arris Surfboard Max Pro W31 mesh kit can deliver moderate amounts of data throughout the house with a tri-band design, dedicated backhaul channel and Wi-Fi 6 performance. It adds powerful parental controls but falls short when it comes to competing with those that have longer range and add an extra later of security.

The Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is a Wi-Fi 6 router designed for gaming. It delivers solid throughput and file transfer performance, but it's missing a few features you’ll find on similarly priced models.

Nest Wifi This isn’t the fastest mesh Wi-Fi system you can buy, but it’s a good way for Google Assistant fans to blanket their homes with Wi-Fi coverage.

The TP-Link Archer A6 is a budget-priced dual-band router that offers some features usually found on more expensive models, but its performance falls behind the competition.

The Linksys Max-Stream EA9300 is a solid-performing tri-band router for high-bandwidth scenarios like video streaming and online gaming.

Netgear's NightHawk Pro Gaming XR700 is a powerful, feature-packed, and expensive tri-band router designed for gamers.

The D-Link DIR-867 is a wireless router that offers MU-MIMO data streaming and good throughput for a budget-friendly price.

The TP-Link Archer C2300 may not be quite as fast as some of its competitors, but it's packed with customization and safety features.

The Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is an AC2600 dual-band router that offers a gamer-friendly management interface and solid close-range throughput performance.