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Wi-Fi Routers under $500

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7 Wi-Fi routers under $500 from NETGEAR, TP-Link, ASUS and more. Most cost $437 to $485, and half cost less than $440.

Top brands: NETGEAR (5)

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BrandNETGEAR5eero2
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 67Wi-Fi 77Wi-Fi 51
BandsTri-band4
Speed class2001 to 500025001 to 100001
Coverage4,001 to 6,000 sq ft3Over 6,000 sq ft2
MeshMesh7
Multi-gig portMulti-gig port2
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Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6  ×7 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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 8.9

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

+Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system
+Covers 4,001 to 6,000 sq ft
+Includes 10 Gigabit port for fast wired connections
−Includes only one satellite extender for wider coverage
$479.49
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
eeroSpec score 8.2

Wi-Fi 6

+Mesh system combining Pro 6E and eero 6+ units
+Wi-Fi 6 standard for wireless connections
+Multigig support for faster wired connections
$439.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 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
eeroSpec score 7.8

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

−Multi-gig port not listed: 9 of the 17 here list one
$439.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

Wi-Fi routerWi-Fi standardBandsSpeed classCoverageSpec scorePrice
Wi-Fi 6Tri-band2001 to 50004,001 to 6,000 sq ft8.0$422.63
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6Tri-band4,001 to 6,000 sq ft8.9$479.49
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6Tri-band2001 to 50007.9$436.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 68.2$439.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 6Tri-bandOver 6,000 sq ft8.2$499.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 65001 to 10000Over 6,000 sq ft8.0$485.85
as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 64,001 to 6,000 sq ft7.8$439.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details

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