Wi-Fi Routers under $500

3 Wi-Fi routers under $500 from NETGEAR, TP-Link, ASUS and more. Prices run $423 to $488.

NETGEARSpec score 8.0

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, 2001 to 5000, 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft

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

+Covers 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft

+Includes one satellite extender

−Speeds listed only up to 2,001 to 5,000 Mbps

$422.63

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

NETGEARSpec score 7.9

Wi-Fi 6, Tri-band, 2001 to 5000

+Tri-band design adds a dedicated backhaul band

+Wi-Fi 6 standard with a mesh system for wider coverage

+Includes two satellites for extending coverage

$436.95

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

ASUSSpec score 7.9

Wi-Fi 5, Tri-band, 2001 to 5000, 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft

+Three-unit pack covers up to 6,000 sq ft

+Tri-band mesh for broader whole-home coverage

+Mesh networking across all three units

$488.88

as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

Wi-Fi standard	Bands	Speed class	Coverage	Spec score	Price
Wi-Fi 6	Tri-band	2001 to 5000	4,001 to 6,000 sq ft	8.0	$422.63 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6	Tri-band	2001 to 5000		7.9	$436.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 5	Tri-band	2001 to 5000	4,001 to 6,000 sq ft	7.9	$488.88 as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details

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