5 ghz wireless routers
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for 5 ghz wireless routers.
Routers are the unsung heroes of the home network. They connect your devices to the internet and they make it possible for you to stream video, play online games and do all sorts of other things that would otherwise be impossible without them. Browse the top-ranked list of 5 GHz wireless routers below along with associated reviews and opinions.
TP-Link - Archer AX20 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: Archer AX20SKU: 6442841Top comment"I don't know of any other manufacturers in this space that offer an AP Isolation option. The range for the 5 GHz band far surpasses other routers I have used....Powerful router with firewall...A wonderful wifi 6 router. It automatically switches from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz networks depending on the capabilities and the distance of the connected equipment. "
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.Top comment"I don't know of any other manufacturers in this space that offer an AP Isolation option. The range for the 5 GHz band far surpasses other routers I have used....Powerful router with firewall...A wonderful wifi 6 router. It automatically switches from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz networks depending on the capabilities and the distance of the connected equipment. "
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.See all Wi-Fi Routers
ASUS - RT-BE86U BE6800 Dual Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Smart AiMesh Extendable Router - Black
Model: RT-BE86USKU: 6594279Top comment"Awesome router!...I would definitely recommend this router if you need to connect your 2.5gig wired/wireless connections....Amazing router....Connecting to mesh router is quick and straightforward. I had one issue where my S24 Ultra would not connect on wifi 7 for the 5Ghz band. "
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Enables WiFi 7 performance (Multi-link Operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and 4096-QAM), boosting dual band throughput up to 6800 MbpsTop comment"Awesome router!...I would definitely recommend this router if you need to connect your 2.5gig wired/wireless connections....Amazing router....Connecting to mesh router is quick and straightforward. I had one issue where my S24 Ultra would not connect on wifi 7 for the 5Ghz band. "
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Enables WiFi 7 performance (Multi-link Operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and 4096-QAM), boosting dual band throughput up to 6800 MbpsSee all Wi-Fi Routers
ASUS - RT-BE92U BE9700 Tri-Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Smart AiMesh Extendable Router - Black
Model: RT-BE92USKU: 6594276Top comment"Exceeded my expectations in all categories. This router will deliver the speed of your plan like none other that I tried - 5 or 6 including Spectrum's! ...I replaced my ASUS WiFi6 router with this one. I saw no significant boost in speed. "
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Elevate your smart home with blazing-fast tri-band WiFi 7 speeds of up to 9700 Mbps, boosted range with ASUS RF and AI-boosted Smart AiMesh technology and up to 20G of wired capacity. The ASUS RT-BE92U unleashes superior 6 GHz WiFi and future-proof 10G networking.Top comment"Exceeded my expectations in all categories. This router will deliver the speed of your plan like none other that I tried - 5 or 6 including Spectrum's! ...I replaced my ASUS WiFi6 router with this one. I saw no significant boost in speed. "
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Elevate your smart home with blazing-fast tri-band WiFi 7 speeds of up to 9700 Mbps, boosted range with ASUS RF and AI-boosted Smart AiMesh technology and up to 20G of wired capacity. The ASUS RT-BE92U unleashes superior 6 GHz WiFi and future-proof 10G networking.See all Wi-Fi Routers
NETGEAR - Wi-Fi 7 Router Nighthawk BE9300 Tri-band Router - Black
Model: RS300-100NASSKU: 6583238Top comment"Nice wifi 7 router...Fantastic router, able to handle a lot of data and devices at once. ...Great little router for an apartment...Works on all 2.4 ghz, 5 ghz, and 6 ghz bands. I verified that can connect to my LG TV (5 ghz), Sonos soundbar (2.4 ghz), old laptop (2.4 ghz), new laptop (6 ghz). "
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Leverage the power of Wi-Fi 7 for speeds up to 9.3Gbps at 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and 320MHz high-capacity channels for up to 100 devices. The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 Wi-Fi 7 tri-band router offers three bands of Wi-Fi, including the ultrafast 6GHz band. The high-performance antenna design provides up to 2500 sq. ft. of Wi-Fi coverage, and you can connect your high-demand devices to the two 2.5Gbps and two 1Gbps LAN ports for ultrafast wired speeds. Enjoy the very best of next-gen 4K/8K video streaming, gaming, videoconferencing, security system, and smart home devices.Top comment"Nice wifi 7 router...Fantastic router, able to handle a lot of data and devices at once. ...Great little router for an apartment...Works on all 2.4 ghz, 5 ghz, and 6 ghz bands. I verified that can connect to my LG TV (5 ghz), Sonos soundbar (2.4 ghz), old laptop (2.4 ghz), new laptop (6 ghz). "
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Leverage the power of Wi-Fi 7 for speeds up to 9.3Gbps at 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and 320MHz high-capacity channels for up to 100 devices. The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 Wi-Fi 7 tri-band router offers three bands of Wi-Fi, including the ultrafast 6GHz band. The high-performance antenna design provides up to 2500 sq. ft. of Wi-Fi coverage, and you can connect your high-demand devices to the two 2.5Gbps and two 1Gbps LAN ports for ultrafast wired speeds. Enjoy the very best of next-gen 4K/8K video streaming, gaming, videoconferencing, security system, and smart home devices.See all Wi-Fi Routers
NETGEAR - Nighthawk BE12000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router - Black
Model: RS500-100NASSKU: 6598713Top comment"Note: I purchased this through Netgear, and they are running a sweepstakes for folks who review this router on BestBuy and Amazon. That said, I'm giving 5* because it's excellent, as outlined in detail below. ...Best router...The best router to update to. Very easy to connect and manage. 5 stars!!!"
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Unlock next-level performance with pristine 8K streaming, videoconferencing, and immersive gaming that offer real-time responsiveness. Harness the power of Wi-Fi 7 for speeds up to 12 Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6, along with 320MHz high-capacity channels that support up to 120 devices. This Nighthawk RS500 Wi-Fi 7 tri-band router from NETGEAR offers three bands of Wi-Fi, including the ultrafast 6GHz band. The high-performance antenna design provides coverage of up to 3,000 sq. ft. Additionally, you can connect your high-demanding devices via the 2.5Gb LAN port and three 1Gb LAN ports for ultrafast wired speeds.Top comment"Note: I purchased this through Netgear, and they are running a sweepstakes for folks who review this router on BestBuy and Amazon. That said, I'm giving 5* because it's excellent, as outlined in detail below. ...Best router...The best router to update to. Very easy to connect and manage. 5 stars!!!"
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Unlock next-level performance with pristine 8K streaming, videoconferencing, and immersive gaming that offer real-time responsiveness. Harness the power of Wi-Fi 7 for speeds up to 12 Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6, along with 320MHz high-capacity channels that support up to 120 devices. This Nighthawk RS500 Wi-Fi 7 tri-band router from NETGEAR offers three bands of Wi-Fi, including the ultrafast 6GHz band. The high-performance antenna design provides coverage of up to 3,000 sq. ft. Additionally, you can connect your high-demanding devices via the 2.5Gb LAN port and three 1Gb LAN ports for ultrafast wired speeds.See all Wi-Fi Routers
ASUS - ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro BE30000 Quad-band Gaming Router - Black
Model: GT-BE98 PROSKU: 6578391Top comment"Great but expensive router...Performance wise, I have nothing against this router. It provides super fast wireless speed and wired speed. ...This Router is very fast on Wi-Fi 7 and the MLO is an amazing addition , game first works perfectly even better than previous ROG High end routers and the security features of router are amazing ! "
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GT-BE98 Pro Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Gaming Router, support new 320 MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM, dual 10G ports, backup WAN, Triple-level Game Acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, AURA RGB, AiMesh support, subscription-free network security and comprehensive VPN featuresTop comment"Great but expensive router...Performance wise, I have nothing against this router. It provides super fast wireless speed and wired speed. ...This Router is very fast on Wi-Fi 7 and the MLO is an amazing addition , game first works perfectly even better than previous ROG High end routers and the security features of router are amazing ! "
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GT-BE98 Pro Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Gaming Router, support new 320 MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM, dual 10G ports, backup WAN, Triple-level Game Acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, AURA RGB, AiMesh support, subscription-free network security and comprehensive VPN featuresSee all Routers
TP-Link - Archer BE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router - Black
Model: Archer BE11000 ProSKU: 6578375Top comment"My current setup had a bit of signal decay on the 5 GHz network when you were at the farthest point away from the router in the house, but this Archer Pro blasts out the 5 GHz, 2.5 GHz, and even 6 GHz frequencies with outstanding amounts of coverage. ...Great router for the entire families needs...It also has a Tri-band antenna which supports 2.4 ghz, 5 ghz, and 6ghz. Not all devices support 5 and 6 ghz yet. "
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Experience the pinnacle of wireless performance with Archer BE11000 Pro. With its exceptional 11 Gbps tri-band WiFi 7 speed, this router sets new standards in connectivity, offering lightning-fast speeds, significantly reduced latency compared to WiFi 6 routers, support for the 6 GHz frequency band, and an impressive array of ports including a 10G WAN port and four 2.5G LAN ports. Archer BE11000 Pro is the ultimate solution for demanding users who crave unparalleled speed and uncompromising performance.Top comment"My current setup had a bit of signal decay on the 5 GHz network when you were at the farthest point away from the router in the house, but this Archer Pro blasts out the 5 GHz, 2.5 GHz, and even 6 GHz frequencies with outstanding amounts of coverage. ...Great router for the entire families needs...It also has a Tri-band antenna which supports 2.4 ghz, 5 ghz, and 6ghz. Not all devices support 5 and 6 ghz yet. "
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Experience the pinnacle of wireless performance with Archer BE11000 Pro. With its exceptional 11 Gbps tri-band WiFi 7 speed, this router sets new standards in connectivity, offering lightning-fast speeds, significantly reduced latency compared to WiFi 6 routers, support for the 6 GHz frequency band, and an impressive array of ports including a 10G WAN port and four 2.5G LAN ports. Archer BE11000 Pro is the ultimate solution for demanding users who crave unparalleled speed and uncompromising performance.See all Wi-Fi Routers
ASUS - ZenWiFi BE5000 Dual-Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Mesh system (3-PK) - White
Model: ZenWIfi BE5000 3-PKSKU: 6594274Top comment"Checking the settings, on Auto, it was only sending 2.5 GHz. After manually setting it to 5GHz, the signal was maxed out strong. ...Budget friendly wireless mesh system....The unit supports the standard 2.4/ 5 Ghz frequencies. Cons: * Reliability. The units keep losing their connection to the primary unit. "
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2.4X higher speed with lower signal delays and interference – 4096-QAM enables fluent 4K/8K streaming, online AR/VR, and unbelievable gaming experienceTop comment"Checking the settings, on Auto, it was only sending 2.5 GHz. After manually setting it to 5GHz, the signal was maxed out strong. ...Budget friendly wireless mesh system....The unit supports the standard 2.4/ 5 Ghz frequencies. Cons: * Reliability. The units keep losing their connection to the primary unit. "
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2.4X higher speed with lower signal delays and interference – 4096-QAM enables fluent 4K/8K streaming, online AR/VR, and unbelievable gaming experienceSee all Mesh Wi-Fi
TP-Link - BE15000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router - Black
Model: Archer BE700 ProSKU: 6578376Top comment"Great router with lots of features...One of the most impressive features is the Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which allows the router to transmit data across the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands simultaneously. ...It can utilize 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 Ghz bands. One of the best elements of this router for many people who work from home, this allows you to set a VPN server for specific devices only. "
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Experience unparalleled speeds and uncompromising performance with the TP-Link [model] [band] Wi-Fi 7 Router. Built on the latest Wi-Fi technology, this powerhouse router delivers a future-proofed network, perfect for 4K/8K streaming, lag-free gaming, AR/VR entertainment and high-quality video calls. Harness the complete power of the 6GHz spectrum with Multi-Link Operation, ultra-wideband 320MHz channels and advanced 4K-QAM technology to achieve Wi-Fi speeds of up to 15Gbps, 3x faster than Wi-Fi 6E. Connect everything at warp speed with a 10G WAN/LAN internet port, four 2.5G LAN ports and a USB 3.0 port. With next-gen Wi-Fi 7 technology, robust features, and a future-proof design, the TP-Link BE700 Pro is redefining Wi-Fi routers for the modern era.Top comment"Great router with lots of features...One of the most impressive features is the Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which allows the router to transmit data across the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands simultaneously. ...It can utilize 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 Ghz bands. One of the best elements of this router for many people who work from home, this allows you to set a VPN server for specific devices only. "
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Experience unparalleled speeds and uncompromising performance with the TP-Link [model] [band] Wi-Fi 7 Router. Built on the latest Wi-Fi technology, this powerhouse router delivers a future-proofed network, perfect for 4K/8K streaming, lag-free gaming, AR/VR entertainment and high-quality video calls. Harness the complete power of the 6GHz spectrum with Multi-Link Operation, ultra-wideband 320MHz channels and advanced 4K-QAM technology to achieve Wi-Fi speeds of up to 15Gbps, 3x faster than Wi-Fi 6E. Connect everything at warp speed with a 10G WAN/LAN internet port, four 2.5G LAN ports and a USB 3.0 port. With next-gen Wi-Fi 7 technology, robust features, and a future-proof design, the TP-Link BE700 Pro is redefining Wi-Fi routers for the modern era.See all Wi-Fi Routers
TP-Link - Deco BE33000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System (2-Pack) - White
Model: Deco BE95 (2-Pack)SKU: 6533024Top comment"I have bought a competitor mesh wifi6E router, it uses the same SSID for 2.4ghz, 5ghz, 6ghz, 50% of the times, my wifi6E devices connected to regular wifi6 5ghz on this competitor mesh, why am i paying extra for wifi6E when it connected to regular wifi6 most of the time? ...The signal is so strong (5/5 on the small wifi radar symbol) that it allowed the Intel WiFi 6E internal network adapter (card) in my computer to find the 6 Ghz band. "
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Deco BE95 is the next-gen Wi-Fi 7 whole home multi-gig mesh Wi-Fi system. The powerful BE33000 Wi-Fi 7 with TP-Link Mesh technology delivers strong Wi-Fi signal throughout your home and even connects up to 200 devices. Quad-Band technology reduces lag that originates from congestion with massive 6 GHz bandwidth along with the new 320 MHz channel. The Mesh system automatically connects your devices to the least crowded Wi-Fi band depending on the devices' data usage. Multi-Link Operation allows for devices to simultaneously tap into Quad Band and Multi-RUs further enhancing lag reduction technology of OFDMA. Achieve all the performance benefits with peace of mind with TP-Link's HomeShield protection. Stay secure with WPA3 encryption and provide a safe online playground for your kids with parental controls.Top comment"I have bought a competitor mesh wifi6E router, it uses the same SSID for 2.4ghz, 5ghz, 6ghz, 50% of the times, my wifi6E devices connected to regular wifi6 5ghz on this competitor mesh, why am i paying extra for wifi6E when it connected to regular wifi6 most of the time? ...The signal is so strong (5/5 on the small wifi radar symbol) that it allowed the Intel WiFi 6E internal network adapter (card) in my computer to find the 6 Ghz band. "
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Deco BE95 is the next-gen Wi-Fi 7 whole home multi-gig mesh Wi-Fi system. The powerful BE33000 Wi-Fi 7 with TP-Link Mesh technology delivers strong Wi-Fi signal throughout your home and even connects up to 200 devices. Quad-Band technology reduces lag that originates from congestion with massive 6 GHz bandwidth along with the new 320 MHz channel. The Mesh system automatically connects your devices to the least crowded Wi-Fi band depending on the devices' data usage. Multi-Link Operation allows for devices to simultaneously tap into Quad Band and Multi-RUs further enhancing lag reduction technology of OFDMA. Achieve all the performance benefits with peace of mind with TP-Link's HomeShield protection. Stay secure with WPA3 encryption and provide a safe online playground for your kids with parental controls.See all Mesh Wi-Fi
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