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Wireless routers

Most Popular Wireless routers

TP-Link RE815XE_1 Wi-Fi extender
The best Wi-Fi extenders from our testing in 2024
We’ve tested the best Wi-Fi extenders on the market to find out which are the fastest and most effective at extending your home network
BT Whole Home Wi-Fi angled
BT Whole Home Wi-Fi review: A fully featured mesh Wi-Fi system
£300
BT's multipoint wireless system is fast, reliable and pricey – but it's worth it
Mercusys Halo H80X two node mesh Wi-Fi system on a yellow and grey rug
The best mesh Wi-Fi routers 2025 from our comprehensive testing
Get fast downloads and kill dead spots with our pick of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers

Latest Wireless routers

Netgear Nighthawk RS200 - above
Netgear Nighthawk RS200: An affordable Wi-Fi 7 router
Wireless routers

Aggressive cost-cutting makes for an eye-catching price, and performance holds up better than you’d expect

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£200 inc VAT
Mercusys Halo H80X two node mesh Wi-Fi system on a yellow and grey rug
The best mesh Wi-Fi routers to buy right now
Wireless routers

Get fast downloads and kill dead spots with our pick of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers

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Best wireless router
Best wireless router 2024: Tried and tested
Wireless routers

Want a fast, stable internet connection? Our experts have put the best routers through their paces and picked their favourites below

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TP-Link RE815XE_1 Wi-Fi extender
The best Wi-Fi extenders we've tested in 2024
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We’ve tested the best Wi-Fi extenders on the market to find out which are the fastest and most effective at extending your home network

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Three Netgear Orbi 770 units pictured on a yellow and grey rug
Netgear Orbi 770 review: A speedy Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Wireless routers

Its performance isn’t revolutionary, but the Orbi 770 is the best we’ve seen at delivering fast, whole-home Wi-Fi 7 coverage

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£650 inc VAT (two units)
Netgear Nighthawk RS300 router pictured against a grey, blue and yellow rug
Netgear Nighthawk RS300 Wi-Fi 7 router review
Wireless routers

By far the most affordable Wi-Fi 7 router, but the RS300 currently offers little benefit over a Wi-Fi 6 model

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£300 inc VAT
The TP-Link RE815XE wireless extender pictured on a parquet floor
TP-Link RE815XE review: The first Wi-Fi 6E extender
Wireless routers

A superbly speedy Wi-Fi 6E extender with performance benefits for both Wi-Fi 6 and 6E devices

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£120 inc VAT
Tenda A23 Wi-Fi 6 Extender review: Cheap and cheerful
Wireless routers

A basic budget Wi-Fi 6 extender, but speeds are better than you might expect

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£33 inc VAT
Asus RT-AX57 Go review
Asus RT-AX57 Go review: Small, but surprisingly powerful
Wireless routers

Don’t judge this router by its size: the pocket-friendly Asus RT-AX57 Go is packed with features and outperforms its rivals

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£90 inc VAT
Netgear Orbi 970 - front teaser on a colourful carpet
Netgear Orbi 970 mesh router review: Groundmaking mesh
Wireless routers

The Orbie 970 is a very fast, very expensive mesh – but it’s still too early to invest in the new wireless standard

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£1500 inc VAT (two units); £2200 inc VAT (three units)