Wi-Fi Routers under $500

4 Wi-Fi routers under $500 from NETGEAR, TP-Link, ASUS and more. Prices run $486 to $499.

TP-LinkSpec score 9.3

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, 5001 to 10000, Over 6,000 sq ft

+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer compatible devices

+Mesh system with a pack of three or more units

+Includes a 10G port and multi-gig support

−Requires a pack of three or more units

$499.95-14%List: ~~$579.98~~

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

TP-LinkSpec score 9.5

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Over 10000, Over 6,000 sq ft

+Wi-Fi 7 with tri-band connectivity

+Listed speed over 10000 Mbps

+Covers over 6,000 square feet

−Three-unit pack takes up more space than a single router

$499.99-12%Was: ~~$569.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details

NETGEARSpec score 8.2

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, Over 6,000 sq ft

+Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh for whole-home coverage

+Covers over 6,000 sq ft of living space

+Includes one year of NETGEAR Armor security

$499.98

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

NETGEARSpec score 8.0

Wi-Fi 6, 5001 to 10000, Over 6,000 sq ft

+Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for whole-home coverage

+Covers over 6,000 sq ft

+Speeds listed in the 5,001 to 10,000 Mbps range

$485.85

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

Compare specs

Wi-Fi standard	Bands	Speed class	Coverage	Spec score	Price
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band	5001 to 10000	Over 6,000 sq ft	9.3	$499.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band	Over 10000	Over 6,000 sq ft	9.5	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6	Tri-band		Over 6,000 sq ft	8.2	$499.98 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6		5001 to 10000	Over 6,000 sq ft	8.0	$485.85 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details

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