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NETGEAR Wi-Fi Routers under $500

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7 NETGEAR Wi-Fi routers under $500. Most cost $437 to $499, and half cost less than $479.

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BrandNETGEAR7
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 65Wi-Fi 72
BandsTri-band6
Coverage2,001 to 4,000 sq ft24,001 to 6,000 sq ft2Over 6,000 sq ft2
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NETGEARSpec score 8.1

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, 2001 to 5000, 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft

+Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for whole-home coverage
+Covers 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft
+Includes one satellite extender
−Speeds listed only up to 2,001 to 5,000 Mbps
$422.63
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
NETGEARSpec score 9.3

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft

+Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system
+Covers 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft
+Includes 10 Gigabit port for fast wired connections
−Includes only one satellite extender for wider coverage
$479.49
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
NETGEARSpec score 9.2

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Over 10000, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft

+Tri-band: the most bands of the 6 here
+Over 10000: the highest speed class of the 5 here
−2,001 to 4,000 sq ft: 4 of the 6 here have a higher coverage
$499.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
NETGEARSpec score 8.0

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, 2001 to 5000

+Tri-band design adds a dedicated backhaul band
+Wi-Fi 6 standard with a mesh system for wider coverage
+Includes two satellites for extending coverage
$436.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
NETGEARSpec score 8.4

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, Over 6,000 sq ft

+Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh for whole-home coverage
+Covers over 6,000 sq ft of living space
+Includes one year of NETGEAR Armor security
$499.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
NETGEARSpec score 8.2

Wi-Fi 6, 5001 to 10000, Over 6,000 sq ft

+Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for whole-home coverage
+Covers over 6,000 sq ft
+Speeds listed in the 5,001 to 10,000 Mbps range
$485.85
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
NETGEARSpec score 9.2

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Over 10000, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft

+Tri-band: the most bands of the 6 here
+Over 10000: the highest speed class of the 5 here
−2,001 to 4,000 sq ft: 4 of the 6 here have a higher coverage
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

Wi-Fi routerWi-Fi standardBandsSpeed classCoverageSpec scorePrice
Wi-Fi 6Tri-band2001 to 50004,001 to 6,000 sq ft8.1$422.63
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6Tri-band4,001 to 6,000 sq ft9.3$479.49
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Tri-bandOver 100002,001 to 4,000 sq ft9.2$499.87
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6Tri-band2001 to 50008.0$436.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6Tri-bandOver 6,000 sq ft8.4$499.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 65001 to 10000Over 6,000 sq ft8.2$485.85
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Tri-bandOver 100002,001 to 4,000 sq ft9.2$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details

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