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Best value

Netgear Nighthawk RS300

by Netgear

The sensible entry point. You lose the 10 Gbps port and some raw speed, but for a gigabit or 2-gig plan it delivers the real Wi-Fi 7 wins — 320 MHz and MLO — at a far friendlier price.

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From (approx.)
~$330
Type
Standalone
Bands
Tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz)
Top channel width
320 MHz
Wired / WAN
1 × 2.5 Gbps
Best for
A first Wi-Fi 7 router for a gigabit plan without overspending.

What's good

  • +Affordable for Wi-Fi 7
  • +Full 320 MHz + MLO
  • +Compact

Watch out for

  • −Only a 2.5 Gbps WAN port
  • −Shorter range than flagships

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