Best 802.11ac Routers for 2018

Last modified on October 19th, 2018 at 2:55 pm

Created on: January 6, 2018 Networking

Asus RT-AC68U Dual-band Wireless-AC1900 Gi…

A solid network and storage powerhouse

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
Looking for a Wi-Fi router that has it all? Asus’ RT-AC68U will fit the bill.

$139.99 at Amazon : Click here

$141.99 at Walmart : Click here

$139.98 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

Asus AC2900 dual-band Wi-Fi router (RT-AC86U)

Large homes will get great coverage

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
With top speeds and added features for gaming, security and network prioritization, the new Asus AC2900 router is an affordable must-have for your home network.

$179.59 at Amazon : Click here

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$189.45 at B&H Photo-Video : Click here

Synology RT2600ac

A dream router for techies

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
The Synology RT2600ac might be the best thing that’s ever happened to home networking geeks. Here’s CNET’s full review.

$199.99 at Amazon : Click here

$218.42 at Walmart : Click here

$199.99 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

Asus Blue Cave Smart Wi-Fi router

This router’s the whole package

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
The Asus Blue Cave smart router has style, speed, security and all the customization options you could want, including Amazon Alexa support.

$149.99 at Amazon : Click here

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$149.99 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

TP-Link Archer C3150 V2

A router with speed, range and security

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
The TP-Link Archer C3150 V2 router has everything you want for a better home network, including speed, security and great range.

$189.90 at Amazon : Click here

$219.99 at Dell Home : Click here

$272.69 at Walmart : Click here

Asus RT-AC88U router

Create a high-end home network

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
The Asus RT-AC88U router has everything, including eight super-fast gigabit LAN ports. Its web interface is smartly designed and easy to use.

$229.41 at Amazon : Click here

$229.41 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300

The ultimate router for gaming

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is massive and fast but only gamers and geeks can appreciate it features. Here’s CNET’s full review.

$379.39 at Amazon : Click here

$399.89 at Walmart : Click here

$379.39 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

D-Link EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router (DI…

A race car at sedan prices

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
The D-Link DIR-882 dual-band router can transmit data to multiple devices simultaneously, has robust customization and an affordable price.

$148.99 at Amazon : Click here

$164.93 at Walmart : Click here

$148.99 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500

This router gives gamers complete control

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
This high-end router has tons of gaming features to reduce latency and give a more reliable connection.

$286.98 at Amazon : Click here

$299.99 at Dell Home : Click here

$299.99 at Walmart : Click here

Synology RT1900ac

A great router and NAS server in one

Editors’ Rating : 9.3 –
Setup : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 10 –
The RT1900ac is an excellent router by itself and a stellar one for those wanting to try out the world of network storage.