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Just when we were getting used to Wireless-AC, there's a new standard creeping its way onto the market
Thankfully, the Wi-Fi Alliance has realized how confusing the 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax nomenclature is for consumers
So, now you'll be looking for the best Wi-Fi 6 router instead of trying to figure out what random letter combination is the latest and
greatest.So what's Wi-Fi 6, and why should you care? Well, Wi-Fi 6 is the successor to 802.11ac (commonly branded as Wireless-AC) and
promises lower latency, greater range, and faster speeds
Additionally, many of these newer modems feature great non-Wi-Fi features, like multiple 1 Gbps ethernet ports, MU-MIMO, great hardware, and
web interfaces that offer both ease-of-use and plenty of options for power users.If you're in the market for a new router, there's really
no reason not to future-proof your home network and get the best Wi-Fi 6 router you can afford
Since the technology is still new on the market, you'll pay a bit more, but you won't have to worry about upgrading a year or two down the
Asus RT-AX88UWi-Fi 6 comes to a gaming router near youSpeed: 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 AnalyzerAffordablePlenty of LAN portsGamer aestheticThe Asus RT-AX88U has all the bells and whistles that
you could want out of a router, including Wi-Fi 6 compatibility
It's our favorite on our list because it offers so much while resting on the lower end of the current Wi-Fi 6 router price range
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
Combine this convenience with the excellent web interface and gamer-friendly features and you have one of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers available
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000Wireless connectivity for gaming you can rely onSpeed: 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 AnalyzerExcellent wireless performanceEasy to useLimited LAN portsSometimes running ethernet cable just
isn't an option, and if you're a gamer, that can be disastrous
If you're stuck in this situation, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 can 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
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, though, which is great for connecting a NAS or other device that needs a lot of available
NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 RAX80Wi-Fi 6 for gamers on a budgetSpeed: 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 AnalyzerPlenty of
featuresAffordableLimited LAN portsNetgear's Nighthawk routers have always come highly recommended, and the Wi-Fi 6 models are no
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
NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 RAX120The 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 AnalyzerIncluded 5 Gigabit portExcellent performanceDivisive styleThe Nighthawk AX12 is Netgear's analog for the Asus ROG Rapture
GT-AX11000, and as such it a great alternative
Inside the Batwing-looking appendages on the side are eight antennas for increased range and high-performance even when multiple devices are
This is another great router if you have a device that needs high bandwidth on demand
Asus RT-AX92UWi-Fi 6 perfect for wide open spacesSpeed: 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 AnalyzerMesh routerPlenty of coverageNot as many featuresThis package is for those who have a large area they need Wi-Fi in, but
still want Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
The RT-AX92U isn't quite as feature-packed as most Wi-Fi 6 routers, but with this bundle you get two routers for the price of any one of the
Since these are designed to work as mesh routers, it's easy to get them going
You hook up one like as normal, then use the second as an extender
