Best New Routers Updated May 2025

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2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

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9.9

TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System(Deco X55) - Covers up to 6500 Sq.Ft. , Replaces Wireless Router and Extender, 3 Gigabit ...
Ease of setup
Functionality
Signal strength
Speed
Coverage
Reliability
Picked by 144 people today!
Picked by 144 people today!

9.9

1
TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System(Deco X55) - Covers up to 6500 Sq.Ft. , Replaces Wireless Router and Extender, 3 Gigabit ...
Ease of setup
Functionality
Signal strength
Speed
Coverage
Reliability

9.8

2

9.8

TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (Archer AXE75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, ax Router for Gaming, VPN Router, One...
Signal strength
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Reliability

9.8

2
TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (Archer AXE75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, ax Router for Gaming, VPN Router, One...
Signal strength
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Reliability

9.7

3

9.7

TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE550 6-Stream 9.2Gbps Full 2.5G Ports 6 Internal Antennas Covers Up to 2,000 Sq. ...
Speed
Ease of setup
Functionality
Reliability
Connectivity
Features

9.7

3
TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE550 6-Stream 9.2Gbps Full 2.5G Ports 6 Internal Antennas Covers Up to 2,000 Sq. ...
Speed
Ease of setup
Functionality
Reliability
Connectivity
Features

9.6

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9.6

TP-Link Dual-Band BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE230 | 4-Stream 3.6 Gbps | 2×2.5G + 3×1G Ports, USB 3.0, 2.0 GHz Quad Core, 4 A...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Reliability
Signal coverage

9.6

4
TP-Link Dual-Band BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE230 | 4-Stream 3.6 Gbps | 2×2.5G + 3×1G Ports, USB 3.0, 2.0 GHz Quad Core, 4 A...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Reliability
Signal coverage

9.4

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9.4

TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System (Deco XE70 Pro) - 2.5G WAN/LAN Ports, 4.9 Gbps Wi-Fi 7,200 Sq. Ft Covera...
Speed
Ease of setup
Wifi coverage

9.4

5
TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System (Deco XE70 Pro) - 2.5G WAN/LAN Ports, 4.9 Gbps Wi-Fi 7,200 Sq. Ft Covera...
Speed
Ease of setup
Wifi coverage

9.1

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9.1

NETGEAR Nighthawk 6-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router (RAX54S) – Security Features, AX5400 Wireless Speed, Up to 5.4 Gbps, Covers ...
Ease of setup
Signal strength
Speed
Functionality
Coverage
Value for money

9.1

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NETGEAR Nighthawk 6-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router (RAX54S) – Security Features, AX5400 Wireless Speed, Up to 5.4 Gbps, Covers ...
Ease of setup
Signal strength
Speed
Functionality
Coverage
Value for money

9.0

7

9.0

TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router V4 (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet, Gigabit, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Range
Connectivity

9.0

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TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router V4 (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet, Gigabit, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Value for money
Range
Connectivity

8.8

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8.8

NETGEAR Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (RS200) – Security Features, BE6500 Wireless Speed (up to 6.5Gbps) - Covers up to 2,5...
Speed
Ease of setup
Functionality
Build quality
Signal strength
Value for money

8.8

8
NETGEAR Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (RS200) – Security Features, BE6500 Wireless Speed (up to 6.5Gbps) - Covers up to 2,5...
Speed
Ease of setup
Functionality
Build quality
Signal strength
Value for money

8.7

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8.7

TP-Link Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX55 | Wireless Gigabit Internet Router for Home | EasyMesh Compatible | VPN Cli...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Wireless router
Value for money
Reliability

8.7

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TP-Link Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX55 | Wireless Gigabit Internet Router for Home | EasyMesh Compatible | VPN Cli...
Functionality
Ease of setup
Speed
Wireless router
Value for money
Reliability

8.6

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8.6

NETGEAR Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (RS90) – Security Features, BE3600 Wireless Speed (up to 3.6 Gbps) - Covers up to 2,0...
Speed
Signal strength
Ease of setup
Works well
Connectivity
Coverage

8.6

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NETGEAR Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (RS90) – Security Features, BE3600 Wireless Speed (up to 3.6 Gbps) - Covers up to 2,0...
Speed
Signal strength
Ease of setup
Works well
Connectivity
Coverage

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System(Deco X55) - Covers up to 6500 Sq.Ft. , Replaces Wireless Router and Extender, 3 Gigabit ...
Ease of setup
Functionality
Signal strength
Speed
Coverage
Reliability
Picked by 144 people today!
Picked by 144 people today!

9.9

1
TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System(Deco X55) - Covers up to 6500 Sq.Ft. , Replaces Wireless Router and Extender, 3 Gigabit ...
Ease of setup
Functionality
Signal strength
Speed
Coverage
Reliability