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Best overall

Asus RT-BE96U

by Asus

The all-rounder to beat: strong range, two 10 Gbps ports for multi-gig internet, no subscription for its security suite, and a mature app. If you want a single box rather than a mesh, start here.

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From (approx.)
~$450
Type
Standalone
Bands
Quad-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 / 6 GHz)
Top channel width
320 MHz
Wired / WAN
Dual 10 Gbps ports
Best for
Most people who want one powerful router without a subscription.

What's good

  • +Two 10 Gbps ports
  • +Free lifetime security suite
  • +Excellent range for a standalone

Watch out for

  • −Bulky with eight antennas
  • −Overkill for sub-gigabit plans

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