Roundups of the best options in different hardware categories.
As a superlative, “best” is generally subjective. Anything can be the best or not, depending on the context, which, in this case, includes common criteria such as performance, features, and cost.
This post lists the current five best Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are all excellent options to consider when you need a new router in a home where a single Wi-Fi access point is enough. Need extended Wi-Fi coverage? Some of the units mentioned here are mesh-ready and can be a good …
The head says it. This post lists the current best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are hardware that does not feature the 6GHz band. These routers are made for those who don’t need or care for this band or live in a region where it’s unavailable for Wi-Fi use. If …
This post, the last in my series on ASUS-based Wi-Fi systems, helps you pick the best AiMesh combo to build a network with multi-Gigabit bandwidth, either the entry-level 2.5Gbps or the top-tier 10Gbps. Before continuing, though, consider getting your home wired first—we’re mostly talking about wired networking here, especially if …
This post will walk you through how to combine two or more ASUS routers to create a high-performing, seamless AiMesh setup. “Well-performing” is the key here, and you might want to pay close attention to the details. This post is part of my series on ASUS’s AiMesh, a popular way …
Below is the list of the current best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems. These are hardware without the 6GHz band among those I’ve reviewed. This list complements the top 5 list of dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers, and some brands allow for combining multiple specific standalone routers into a single system. …
While shopping for a home Wi-Fi system, we often overlook the do-it-yourself (DIY) options and opt for a purpose-built solution, such as one of these popular canned home Wi-Fi systems. And that can be a grave oversight. This post features five highly customizable DIY Wi-Fi mesh systems encompassing multiple Wi-Fi …
This post includes two lists of the top five VR Wi-Fi routers you can bring home to power your wireless PC-based VR (PCVR) set or standalone VR set today. Wi-Fi bandwidth plays a vital role in enjoying such VR headsets since it handles both the Internet connection and the link …
This list includes the best among all Wi-Fi 6E mesh systems I’ve reviewed. Most importantly, they are the results of months, even years, in real-world usage. While these are purpose-built mesh systems, in all cases, the router units can work as standalone routers. Still, if you’re living where a single …
You’ll find in this post the purpose-built Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems to bring home with confidence—those I consider the best among the many I’ve reviewed. I picked five out of two categories— dual-band vs. tri-band—and will include similar alternatives when applicable. We’re talking about canned Wi-Fi 6 systems here. Check …
In this post, you’ll find the comprehensive top-five lists of standalone Wi-Fi 6 routers. Since the wireless standard first became available in 2019, I’ve reviewed dozens of them, but only those I’d use for myself make it to these lists. Any of them will likely work out well—it’s a matter …
