Wi-Fi Routers under $500

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7 Wi-Fi routers under $500 from NETGEAR, TP-Link, ASUS and more. Most cost $450 to $499, and half cost less than $466.

TP-LinkSpec score 9.1

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Over 10000

+Wi-Fi 7 support for newer wireless devices

+Tri-band design for spreading traffic across bands

+Two 10G ports for high-speed wired links

$449.99-25%List: ~~$599.99~~

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

GL.iNetSpec score 9.0

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band

+Built-in 5G cellular connectivity

+Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 for wireless devices

+eSIM support plus dual SIM slots

$419.99

as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details

NETGEARSpec score 8.9

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Over 10000, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft

+Tri-band: the most bands of the 13 here

+Over 10000: the highest speed class of the 9 here

−2,001 to 4,000 sq ft: 8 of the 10 here have a higher coverage

$499.87

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

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

ASUSSpec score 8.3

Wi-Fi 7, Dual-band, 3 pack or more

+Three-unit pack covers 6,800 sq ft

+Includes multi-gigabit ports

+Bundle includes an outdoor unit

−Dual-band rather than tri-band wireless

$466.05

as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details

NETGEARSpec score 8.9

Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Over 10000, 2,001 to 4,000 sq ft

+Tri-band: the most bands of the 13 here

+Over 10000: the highest speed class of the 9 here

−2,001 to 4,000 sq ft: 8 of the 10 here have a higher coverage

$449.99

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

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Wi-Fi standard	Bands	Speed class	Coverage	Spec score	Price
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band	Over 10000		9.1	$449.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band			9.0	$419.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band	Over 10000	2,001 to 4,000 sq ft	8.9	$499.87 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details
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 7	Dual-band			8.3	$466.05 as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
Wi-Fi 7	Tri-band	Over 10000	2,001 to 4,000 sq ft	8.9	$449.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details

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