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Make sure to evaluate the router's speed and connectivity options, along with additional features like parental controls, gaming optimization, and voice control. There's no one ultimate answer to this. The best Wi-Fi router for home use depends on a number of factors, including the size of your home, the number of devices and users in your home, and your daily networking demands. Lastly, you'll want to consider the router's design, coverage, and pricing. The best VPN routers: How we test Mesh routers use multiple devices to relay a better Wi-Fi signal throughout your home, with fewer dead zones. It's definitely the right approach if you live in a large, multi-story home or if there are multiple spots in your home where you can't connect as reliably as you'd like. Read more Show more More gaming PC and internet guides

On the VPN front, there’s no need to use new firmware, because the TP-Link Archer GX90 has built-in support for connecting to VPN providers via OpenVPN, L2TP or PPTP. Need more? No problem: the GX90 also has a built-in VPN server, allowing you to securely access your home network from anywhere in the world. Routers contain software called firmware that should be updated as released by the router manufacturer. The firmware is a definite plus, crammed with handy performance tweaks and essential settings. They’re well-presented, too, and far easier to access than you’ll see with many more business-oriented routers. And as with other Asus routers, the excellent interface makes it easy to set up and manage a connection to your preferred VPN.

Collin is the B2B Hardware Editor for TechRadar Pro. He has been in journalism for years, with experience in small and large markets, including Gearadical, DailyBeast, FutureNet, and more. With plenty of choice out there, we’ve tested the best VPN routers. As part of our comprehensive review process, we’ve compared design, connectivity, speed, coverage, and extra features like parental controls. We also placed functionality, firmware, and support from VPN providers under the microscope to help you find the right router for your set-up. If you’re seeking the fastest possible router for your home network, this model from Asus flies thanks to its Dual Band 802.11ax (or Wi-Fi 6) connectivity, and it also supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA. Browse through the comprehensive dashboard and you’ll find an array of other options, including the ability to run the router as a VPN client or server. Need more power? No problem, you can install third-party firmware for even great control. Plus, you’re paying for a mesh router and a smart speaker in one device. And, it all with the simplicity that Google Wifi is known for.

First thing’s first: the Asus Rapture GT-AXE11000 is Asus’ highest-end router in its Republic Of Gamers (RoG) line. So if you’re looking for something affordable, you should probably look elsewhere – the Asus TUF Gaming AX5400, which is on this list, might be a better option for you. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.

However, if you do have a newer router that just doesn’t have the reach you need, you can save a little and invest in a wireless extender instead of getting a more expensive mesh Wi-Fi router. That said, at this point, the smarter play for future-focused shoppers might be to hold out until 2024, when we expect to see the full ratification of Wi-Fi 7, the next big generational update for Wi-Fi. Some manufacturers like TP-Link are jumping the gun with Wi-Fi 7 router releases in 2023, but buying in now seems premature given that the standard isn't fully ratified yet and there isn't a Wi-Fi 7 device certification process yet. How we test Wi-Fi routers That Eero Pro 6E system is one of a growing number of routers that support Wi-Fi 6E, which adds in access to the ultrawide 6GHz band. The only devices that can connect over that band are other Wi-Fi 6E devices, which means that it's largely free from interference. Wi-Fi 6E is more than most homes probably need, but it's worth considering if you're looking for something future-oriented, as the number of home Wi-Fi devices that can connect over 6GHz is expected to grow.