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Wi-Fi Routers under $250

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21 Wi-Fi routers under $250 from TP-Link, GL.iNet, ASUS and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $195.

Top brands: TP-Link (12)GL.iNet (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
GL.iNetSpec score 8.5

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, 5001 to 10000

+Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 including 6GHz band
+Five 2.5G Ethernet ports for wired devices
+Built-in VPN router for secure connections
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 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
GL.iNetSpec score 8.2

Wi-Fi 6

+Wi-Fi 6 support for newer devices
+Dual 2.5G multi-gig ports for fast wired links
+Eight-stream Wi-Fi 6 at up to 6 Gbps
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
GL.iNetSpec score 8.5

Wi-Fi 7, 2001 to 5000, 1 LAN ports

+Wi-Fi 7 support for newer devices
+Touchscreen for toggling VPN or AdGuard
+2.5G multigig port for faster wired connections
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
TendaSpec score 8.5

Wi-Fi 7, 5001 to 10000, Over 6,000 sq ft, 3 pack or more

+Three-unit mesh kit for whole-home coverage
+Wi-Fi 7 support for newer devices
+2.5G port for faster wired connections
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
GL.iNetSpec score 8.8

Wi-Fi 6, 2 pack

+VPN server: only 10 of 32 here have one
−Wi-Fi 6: 19 of the 27 here have a higher wi-fi standard
$197.98
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 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

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 7Tri-band5001 to 100008.5$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Tri-band5001 to 100009.3$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Tri-bandOver 100009.5$249.97
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 62001 to 50008.3$169.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Tri-bandOver 100009.1$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band2001 to 50008.6$159.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Tri-band5001 to 100009.3$199.97
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7Dual-band5001 to 100008.4$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details

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