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Wi-Fi Routers under $250

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7 Wi-Fi routers under $250 from TP-Link, GL.iNet, ASUS and more. Most cost $160 to $179, and half cost less than $170.

Top brands: TP-Link (4)

eeroSpec score 8.2

Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, Up to 2,000 sq ft, 1 pack

+Wi-Fi 7 support for the newest wireless devices
+Multi-gigabit ports for fast wired connections
+Supports internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps
−Dual-band design instead of tri-band
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.3

Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band

+Wi-Fi 7 standard for the newest wireless devices
+Mesh support for expanding coverage
+Multi-gigabit ports for faster wired connections
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
TP-LinkSpec score 8.6

Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, 2001 to 5000, 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft

+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi standard of the 27 here
+4,001 to 6,000 sq ft: only 2 of 13 here have a higher coverage
−2001 to 5000: 12 of the 19 here have a higher speed class
$159.98-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
NETGEARSpec score 8.2

Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, 2001 to 5000, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft

+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer devices
+Multi-gig port for faster wired connections
+Covers 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft
−Dual-band rather than tri-band design
−Three LAN ports, fewer than some routers
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

Wi-Fi routerWi-Fi standardBandsSpeed classSpec scorePrice
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band8.2$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band8.3$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band2001 to 50008.6$159.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band5001 to 100008.4$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band2001 to 50008.2$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band2001 to 50008.6$154.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band5001 to 100008.8$161.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details

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