Wi-Fi Routers under $250

5 Wi-Fi routers under $250 from TP-Link, GL.iNet, ASUS and more. Most cost $165 to $249, and half cost less than $179.

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

eeroSpec score 7.6

Wi-Fi 6, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft, 2 pack

+Mesh system with two units for larger homes

+Wi-Fi 6 support for newer devices

+Covers up to 4,000 sq ft across two units

$164.97

as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details

NETGEARSpec score 7.9

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, 2001 to 5000, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft

+Mesh system that spreads coverage across the home

+Wi-Fi 6 standard with tri-band operation

+Covers 2,001 to 4,000 square feet

$177.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details

ASUSSpec score 8.4

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

+Tri-band: the most bands of the 17 here

+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi standard of the 27 here

$239.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

TP-LinkSpec score 9.1

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, 5001 to 10000, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft

+Tri-band: the most bands of the 17 here

+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi standard of the 27 here

−3 lan ports: 6 of the 10 here have more lan ports

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

Wi-Fi standard	Bands	Speed class	Spec score	Price
Wi-Fi 7	Dual-band	2001 to 5000	8.2	$179.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6			7.6	$164.97 as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6	Tri-band	2001 to 5000	7.9	$177.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band		8.4	$239.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band	5001 to 10000	9.1	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details

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