Wi-Fi Routers under $250

4 Wi-Fi routers under $250 from TP-Link, GL.iNet, ASUS and more. Prices run $155 to $197.

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

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 11/03/2026 23:59 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

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

$154.99-14%List: ~~$179.99~~

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	8.6	$159.98 as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6			7.6	$164.97 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6			8.8	$197.98 as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	Dual-band	2001 to 5000	8.6	$154.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details

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