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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 Orbi Voice review: A superb domestic upgrade
Home office Wireless routers

A triumph of convergence, but working out where to put it could be an issue – and the price is decidedly steep

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£434 inc VAT
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review: A fast, powerful router
Home office Wireless routers

The ROG is a capable router with next-gen wireless, but we’re not blown away by the gaming features

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£404 Inc VAT
Netgear Nighthawk X4S review: A worthy understudy
Home office Wireless routers

If you don't need top-of-the-class speeds and features, the X4S is worth a look

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£100 inc VAT
Virgin Media Hub 3 review: A disappointing router
Home office Wireless routers

This rudimentary modem router covers the basics, but a third-party alternative will serve you much better

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Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700 review
Home office Wireless routers

The XR700 sets a new benchmark for routers, but you can get a decent alternative for much less

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£450 inc VAT
Synology MR2200ac: Part router, part mesh
Home office Wireless routers

This highly capable mesh-enabled router is a joy to use – but nowhere near top of the class for performance

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£132 inc VAT
TP-Link Deco P7 review: A unique mesh Wi-Fi system
Home office Wireless routers

A smart mesh system with loads of features, but it's pricey given the performance

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£250 inc VAT
Synology RT2600ac review: A feature-packed router
Home office Wireless routers

Though not quite the fastest or cheapest option, the RT2600ac is a versatile and user-friendly router

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£217 inc VAT
The Netgear Nighthawk is super fast and super pricey
Home office Wireless routers

The fastest router money can buy, but it has no integrated ADSL modem and it’s very, very expensive

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£400 inc VAT
Amazon Smart Plug review: Competent but basic
Wireless routers

Amazon’s own-brand smart socket works well but it’s not exactly a versatile accessory

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£25 inc VAT