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Wi-Fi Routers under $250

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8 Wi-Fi routers under $250 from TP-Link, GL.iNet, ASUS and more. Most cost $169 to $197, and half cost less than $174.

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
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
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
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
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 routerWi-Fi standardBandsSpeed classSpec scorePrice
Wi-Fi 62001 to 50008.3$169.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 67.8$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 68.2$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 67.6$164.97
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 62001 to 50007.5$192.83
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6Tri-band2001 to 50007.9$177.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 68.8$197.98
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 67.8$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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