Wi-Fi Routers under $250

5 Wi-Fi routers under $250 from TP-Link, GL.iNet, ASUS and more. Most cost $155 to $249, and half cost less than $170.

TP-LinkSpec score 8.3

Wi-Fi 6, 2001 to 5000, Over 6,000 sq ft, 3 pack or more

+Mesh system with three units in the pack

+Covers over 6,000 square feet

+Wi-Fi 6 support for newer devices

−Three-unit pack takes up more space

$169.95-23%List: ~~$219.99~~

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

eeroSpec score 7.8

Wi-Fi 6, 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft, 3 pack or more

+4,001 to 6,000 sq ft: only 2 of 13 here have a higher coverage

−Wi-Fi 6: 19 of the 27 here have a higher wi-fi standard

$169.00-21%List: ~~$214.97~~

as of 11/04/2026 17:07 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

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3 pack or more

−Multi-gig port not listed: 21 of the 32 here list one

$154.99

as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details

eeroSpec score 7.8

Wi-Fi 6, 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft, 3 pack or more

+4,001 to 6,000 sq ft: only 2 of 13 here have a higher coverage

−Wi-Fi 6: 19 of the 27 here have a higher wi-fi standard

$199.99-20%List: ~~$249.97~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

Wi-Fi standard	Speed class	Spec score	Price
Wi-Fi 6	2001 to 5000	8.3	$169.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6		7.8	$169.00 as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	5001 to 10000	8.5	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
		n/a	$154.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6		7.8	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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