Best Wi-Fi routers for gaming in 2021 named

Experts from PC Magazine have shared a list of gaming Wi-Fi routers for any task.

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published a selection of the best 11 router modelsout of 22 tested. Please note that the rating was compiled by journalists from an American publication taking into account the models sold in their country. Russian realities may differ from the picture presented.

1. TP-Link Archer AX11000 Next-Gen Tri-Band Gaming Router

The best choice in all respects

Score: 4.5

Price: $ 344.97

One of the fastest routers testedthe authors of the collection. It is feature-rich, includes a game-loving user interface, multiple ports, Multi-WAN (uninterrupted internet) support, and malware protection.

2. Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300

Best for avid gamers

Score: 4.5

Price: $ 299.99

Despite the high cost, he will like itgamers looking for high performance. There are plenty of player-friendly features, eight LAN ports, Alexa voice assistant, IFTTT service, and more.

3. Asus RT-AC86U AC2900 Router

Best for Gamers on a Budget

Rating: 4

Price: $ 170.99

There is built-in network protection, many settings and functions. And that's all – for an affordable price.

4. TP-Link Archer AX50 (AX3000) Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Best Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Router

Rating: 4

Price: $ 129.99

Affordable mid-range router that supportsWi-Fi 6. It is easy to install and offers high bandwidth and signal strength. There is antivirus protection and even a parental control function.

5. Asus RT-AX86U AX5700 Router

Best for gaming and home networking

Rating: 4

Price: $ 249.99

Provides high data transfer rates whenlocation of devices close to it. In addition, it makes it possible to quickly connect to the network, has protection against malware, a reliable parental control function. The settings here will also be convenient for gamers.

6. Netgear Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router (RAXE500)

Best for early adopters of Wi-Fi 6E

Rating: 4

Price: $ 586.97

Equipped with the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology. This allows it to transmit data in the 6 GHz band. But for this reason, it is very expensive.

7. Netgear Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router (RAXE500)

For gamers who care about security

Rating: 4

Price: $ 119.99

It is not cheap, but at the same time it offers high data transfer speeds and flexible settings for the money. Among the disadvantages of the device – its average performance is in the 5 GHz band.

8.TP-Link Archer C5400X AC5400 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Gaming Router

Best for Alexa and IFTTT users

Rating: 4

Price: $ 199.99

Provides high throughput,has anti-malware protection, multiple LAN ports. In addition, it supports Alexa and IFTTT. True, at the same time, the router itself is quite large and is not capable of providing a high data transfer rate.

9. Linksys Max-Stream AC4000 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Router (EA9300)

Suitable for streamers

Score: 3.5

Price: $ 145.99

Reliable router for those who prefer to leadbroadcasts or play online projects. Easy to install, provides high bandwidth, and can also be controlled via the Alexa voice assistant. But the device does not have protection against malware, and the parental control function has limitations.

10. Netgear Wi-Fi 6 Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000

Fast bandwidth and file transfer

Score: 3.5

Price: $ 329.99

Wi-Fi 6 router for games.Provides high bandwidth and file transfer speeds. At the same time, it lacks some of the features that competitors of the same price category can boast of: no multi-gigabit LAN port, no link aggregation support. Anti-malware tools also need to be purchased separately.

11. Razer Sila

Best for LAN Gaming

Score: 3.5

Price: $ 249.95

An elegant and reliable tri-band thatcreated specifically for game lovers. At the same time, it does not have built-in protection against malware, only three LAN ports are available, there are restrictions in the parental control function.

Source: PC Magazine