Wi-Fi 6 routers: the best Wi-Fi 6 routers you can buy in 2021

Date:
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:47:44 +0000

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Now that Wi-Fi 6 has finally arrived, we went ahead and gathered up all the best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2021 has to offer.

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The best Wi-Fi 6 routers are now more popular than ever before. While Wi-Fi 6 isnt exactly the minimum requirement just yet, its already the new Wi-Fi standard. This means that a lot more devices are coming equipped with it, and it wont take long before you absolutely have to upgrade your home or office router.

By upgrading to one of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers, youll also be taking advantage of a larger network range and speedier connections, which means lower latency, better network coverage, and a more seamless internet connection. Youll also have some useful network-related features like plenty of ports and MU-MIMO at your disposal. So, not only are you upgrading your router, youre also upgrading your network experience overall.

Whether its because youre investing in newer desktop PCs , gaming laptops , Ultrabooks , tablets or smartphones , or you simply want to improve your network, consider upgrading to one of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers available. Its just about time to future-proof your setup and experience with this new standard. From typical router setups to some of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers , these are our top picks for 2021. For the best Wi-Fi extenders , check out
our top picks These are the best wireless routers One of the best powerline adapters might help when extending your network The best Wi-Fi 6 routers at a glance Asus RT-AX86U Asus RT-AX58U Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 Linksys Velop WiFi 6 AX4200 Asus RT-AX88U Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Netgear Nighthawk MK63 NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 Asus RT-AX92U
(Image credit: Asus) 1. Asus RT-AX86U

For gamers wanting Wi-Fi 6 speeds Speed: up to 5700 Mbps | Connectivity: RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN, 4 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN, RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN/LAN, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Features: Router app, Link Aggregation- 802.3ad, MU-MIMO, Traffic Analyzer, Adaptive QoS, AiProtection Pro, Parental Control Fast Wi-Fi 6 performance Gaming-focused Security features Not cheap

Asus has a winner on its hands with the Asus RT-AX86U. Not only does the company continue with its tradition of excellent gaming-centric devices but
it has also introduced one of the more affordable Wi-Fi 6 routers out there, even if its still a bit pricey compared to most routers on the market. The device comes with some great features if youre a gamer including assigning an ethernet port as a dedicated gaming port, a 2.5 Gigabit Wan port, and NVIDIA GeForce Now Cloud Gaming Optimization. It also comes with some other useful features such as robust parental controls.

Read the full review: Asus RT-AX86U (Image credit: Asus) 2. Asus RT-AX58U

Entry level Wi-Fi 6 Speed: up to 3000Mbps | Connectivity: RJ45 for BaseT for WAN, 4 x RJ45 for BaseT for LAN, USB 3.1 Gen 1 | Features: Router app, MU-MIMO, Traffic Analyzer, Adaptive QoS, AiProtection Pro, Parental Control Strong Wi-Fi 6 performance Simple set-up Good parental controls Dual-band
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There are some excellent Wi-Fi 6 routers coming to market. Unfortunately, quite a few are just way too much for most homes, not to mention too expensive. Enter the Asus RT-AX58U. It brings Wi-Fi 6 into your home at a fantastic price, with just enough features to keep most small to medium home networks at the top of their game. So while it might not have the port selection or gaming features that its big brother, the RT-AX86U, has, it does offer the same parental controls as well as excellent Wi-Fi 6 support.

Read the full review: Asus RT-AX58U The Orbi WiFi 6 is your best bet when it comes to getting the best Wi-Fi 6 routers. (Image credit: Netgear) 3. Netgear Orbi WiFi 6

Netgear brings Wi-Fi 6 to its Orbi mesh range Speed: WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) tri-band with 1x 2.4GHz (1200Mbps), 2x 5GHz (2400Mbps) | Connectivity:
2.5Gbps WAN, 4x Gigabit Ethernet; satellite - 4x Gigabit Ethernet | Features: Beamforming implicit and explicit for 2.4GHz/5GHz bands Excellent Wi-Fi range and speed Simple set-up, and easy-to-use app Seriously expensive Little support for Wi-Fi 6 right now

If youre ready to jump on the Wi-Fi 6 bandwagon, the Orbi WiFi 6 is your best bet when it comes to getting the best Wi-Fi 6 routers. Its not by any means a casual purchase, with its steep price tag, but if youre looking to upgrade to a faster and more reliable router to cover a massive space like your countryside mansion, perhaps, or your crowded smart home then this ones absolutely worth the money. Plus, its easy and straightforward to setup, making it great for people who dont have too much experience with Wi-Fi networks.

Read the full review: Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (Image credit: Linksys) 4. Linksys Velop WiFi 6 AX4200

Smart design and speedy performance Speed: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
| Connectivity: 3 x Gigabit LAN, 1 x Gigabit WAN, 1 x USB 3.0 | Features: 4x4 MU-MIMO, Next-Gen OFDMA Technology, Tri-Band Dynamic Backhaul Impressive
Wi-Fi 6 performance 4x Ethernet and 1x USB ports Defaults to single, merged network

The Linksys Velop WiFi 6 AX4200 is proof that Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems can be affordable and accessible, giving big households on a budget an excellent option that still delivers admirable performance and ease of use. If you want to improve your home networks speed and connectivity, this state of the art mesh system is an ideal solution. Thats especially if youre ready to future-proof your network with Wi-Fi 6 technology. Those who arent as
computer savvy will also appreciate that easy-to-use Linksys app.

Read the full review: Linksys Velop WiFi 6 AX4200 Asus RT-AX88U has 8 LAN ports. (Image credit: Asus) 5. Asus RT-AX88U

Wi-Fi 6 comes to a gaming router near you Speed: 802.11ac (5GHz) : up to 4333 Mbps, 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps, 802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
| Connectivity: 1 Gbps WAN x1, 1 Gbps LAN x8 | Features: Link Aggregation, MU-MIMO, Adaptive QoS, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Traffic Analyzer Affordable Plenty of LAN ports Gamer aesthetic

The Asus RT-AX88U has all the bells and whistles that you could want out of a router, including Wi-Fi 6 compatibility. And, its because it offers so much while resting on the lower end of the current Wi-Fi 6 router price range that makes it our favorite on our list. One advantage of this router over others
on the list is the 8 LAN ports. At twice the amount the most other routers carry, the RT-AX88U can save you from having to buy an ethernet switch.
Couple that with the excellent web interface and gamer-friendly features, and you have one of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers available right now. You can count
on the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 to help ease your pain. (Image credit: Asus) 6. Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000

Wireless connectivity for gaming you can rely on Speed: 802.11ax (2.4GHz) :
up to 1148 Mbps, 802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps | Connectivity: 1 Gbps WAN x1, 1 Gbps LAN x8, 2.5 Gbps LAN x1 | Features: Link Aggregation, MU-MIMO, Adaptive QoS, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Traffic Analyzer Excellent wireless performance Easy to use Limited LAN ports

Sometimes running ethernet cable just isn't an option. In fact, if you're a gamer, it can actually be disastrous. You can count on the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 to help ease your pain. With 8 antennas, MU-MIMO and options to prioritize gaming traffic, this router can help reduce the latency that makes gaming via Wi-Fi a pain. This router has the same great, easy-to-use
interface as the RT-AX88U, but only has 5+1 LAN ports. One of those LAN ports is a 2.5 Gbps line, however, which is great for connecting a NAS or other device that needs a lot of available bandwidth on demand. (Image credit: Netgear) 7. Netgear Nighthawk MK63

Fast mesh networking with Wi-Fi 6 for gaming and video Speed:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz | Connectivity: 1 x WAN 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port, 1 x LAN 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port | Features: WiFi 6 technology, remote management via Nighthawk app State-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6 Strong Wi-Fi performance Easy to set up and use Expensive Best suited to home over 2000 sq.ft in size

Larger homes need more robust solutions, and while the Netgear Nighthawk MK63 might be an overkill for smaller homes, its just the ticket if you have a space of up to 3500 sq.ft and need an extremely reliable network for gaming and 4K video. There are some neat features youre getting here as well, including the ability to create a guest network and a network map for monitoring all devices connected to your network. There are no parental controls, however, and as long as you can live with that and the high price tag, this might be the best Wi-Fi 6 router for you.

Read the full review: Netgear Nighthawk MK63 The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 is an excellent affordable alternative for ASUS's model. (Image credit: Netgear) 8. NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 RAX80

Wi-Fi 6 for gamers on a budget Speed: 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 1.2 Gbps, 802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4.8 Gbps | Connectivity: 1 Gbps WAN x1, 1 Gbps LAN x5 | Features: Link Aggregation, MU-MIMO, Dynamic QoS, Traffic Analyzer Plenty
of features Affordable Limited LAN ports

Netgear's Nighthawk routers have always come highly recommended, and the
Wi-Fi 6 models dont fall from the tree. This is another Wi-Fi 6 router that ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to features, and surprisingly is on the cheaper side of the market. The one thing that made the RT-AX88U beat out the AX8 is the fact that it only has 5+1 LAN Gigabit LAN ports. Otherwise, this router is an excellent affordable alternative for ASUS's model. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 is a great alternative to the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000. (Image credit: Netgear) 9. NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 RAX120

The cheaper Wi-Fi 6 alternative that flaps in the night Speed: 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 1.2 Gbps, 802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4.8 Gbps | Connectivity: 1 Gbps WAN x1, 1 Gbps LAN x4, 5 Gbps LAN x1 | Features: Link Aggregation, MU-MIMO, Dynamic QoS, Traffic Analyzer Included 5 Gigabit port Excellent performance Divisive style

The Nighthawk AX12 is Netgear's analog answer to the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000, and as such it a great alternative. Inside the Batwing-looking appendages on the side are eight antennas, which delivers increased range and high-performance even when multiple devices are connected. If you have a device that needs high bandwidth on demand, this is an excellent router for you. One of the 5+1 LAN connections is a 5 Gigabit port, which once again, is great if you have a NAS. With the Asus RT-AX92U, you get two routers for the price of any one. (Image credit: Asus) 10. Asus RT-AX92U

Wi-Fi 6 perfect for wide open spaces Speed: 802.11ac (5GHz) : up to 4333
Mbps, 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps, 802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
| Connectivity: 1 Gbps WAN x1, 1 Gbps LAN x4 (On each router) | Features:
Link Aggregation, MU-MIMO, Adaptive QoS, Traffic Analyzer Mesh router Plenty of coverage Not as many features

The Asus RT-AX92U is for those who have a large area they need Wi-Fi in, but still want Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. It isn't quite as feature-rich as many of
its rivaling Wi-Fi 6 routers, but with its bundle, you get two routers for
the price of any one of the others on our list. Since these are designed to work as mesh routers , it's easy to get them going. You hook up one as you would normally, and use the second as an extender. It's a perfect package for multi-story or sprawling households that one router just can't cover.



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