LOW-COST GIGABIT THROUGHPUT
Asus RT-AC66U B1 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi
Router
$109.99 | EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllm
PROS: Affordable. Speedy throughput performance.
Easy to install. Four LAN ports. Robust parental
controls and malware protection.
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router that is easy to install and packed with features, and it delivers solid
throughput performance.
BEST FOR BUDGET BUYERS
Linksys EA6350 AC1200+ Dual-Band Smart
Wi-Fi Wireless Router
$89.99 | EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllm
PROS: Nice price. Blazing 5GHz throughput in
testing. Easy to install and manage.
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removable antennas.
BOTTOM LINE: The Linksys EA6350 is a dual-band router that offers blazing
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rings up for less than $90, making it our top pick for budget Wi-Fi routers.
EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT CUSTOMIZATION
TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit Router (V2)
$99.99 | EDITORS’ CHOICE Llllm
PROS: Affordable price. Very fast throughput
performance. Easy to install. Lots of management
settings.
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router. It’s also a breeze to install and offers plenty of settings.