routers for online gaming
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for routers for online gaming.
If you're a gamer, you know that a good router can make all the difference. You need one that can handle the graphics-intensive games you play and one that has enough ports to keep all your devices connected. Browse the top-ranked list of routers for online gaming below along with associated reviews and opinions.
ASUS - RT-AX86S AX5700 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router
Model: RT-AX86SSKU: 6475653Top comment"One of the best gaming routers on the market. The 4 antennas (one is internal) give it great wifi coverage!...Fast and effective great if you are a gaming and for going online. Definitely recommend....Nice Router!"
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Enjoy this fast and smooth Wi-Fi gaming connections with the ASUS RT-AX86 Series dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast Wi-Fi speeds up to 5700 Mbps, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience.Top comment"One of the best gaming routers on the market. The 4 antennas (one is internal) give it great wifi coverage!...Fast and effective great if you are a gaming and for going online. Definitely recommend....Nice Router!"
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Enjoy this fast and smooth Wi-Fi gaming connections with the ASUS RT-AX86 Series dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast Wi-Fi speeds up to 5700 Mbps, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $172.99The previous price was $249.99
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX5200 WiFi 6 Router - Black
Model: RAX48-100NASSKU: 6428135See all Wi-Fi RoutersProduct Description
Built with the latest-generation Wi-Fi 6 technology, the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6 6-stream AX5200 Wi-Fi router provides speeds up to 5.2 Gbps so you can connect, stream, and download faster to newer mobile devices. Powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures superior performance for concurrent real-time applications such as multimedia streaming, online gaming, and audio/video chats. Engineered to deliver up to four times the data capacity over previous standards, Wi-Fi 6 technology with OFDMA, 160MHz channel support, and 1024-QAM vastly improves network efficiency. High-power amplifiers increase range for reliable whole home network. This next-generation router is recommended for medium to large homes, suitable for up to 25 connected devices.See all Wi-Fi RoutersProduct Description
Built with the latest-generation Wi-Fi 6 technology, the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6 6-stream AX5200 Wi-Fi router provides speeds up to 5.2 Gbps so you can connect, stream, and download faster to newer mobile devices. Powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures superior performance for concurrent real-time applications such as multimedia streaming, online gaming, and audio/video chats. Engineered to deliver up to four times the data capacity over previous standards, Wi-Fi 6 technology with OFDMA, 160MHz channel support, and 1024-QAM vastly improves network efficiency. High-power amplifiers increase range for reliable whole home network. This next-generation router is recommended for medium to large homes, suitable for up to 25 connected devices.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $254.99The regular price is $299.99
ASUS - ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
Model: GT-AX6000SKU: 6501381Top comment"Great router, highly recommended....Excellent router, with no change in service provider, this router removed our online gaming issues and remote work (lag with remote desktop application). ...Trial gaming, software very unfortunate great prod...Good product wish the gaming software wasn’t trail"
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Make sure your wireless connection reaches every room in your home with this ASUS ROG Rapture gaming router. Speeds of up to 11000 Mbps deliver interruption-free connectivity throughout intense games and binge-watching sessions. Built-in network security defends against potential breaches, and the 4X capacity makes this ASUS ROG Rapture gaming router ideal for households running multiple devices.Top comment"Great router, highly recommended....Excellent router, with no change in service provider, this router removed our online gaming issues and remote work (lag with remote desktop application). ...Trial gaming, software very unfortunate great prod...Good product wish the gaming software wasn’t trail"
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Make sure your wireless connection reaches every room in your home with this ASUS ROG Rapture gaming router. Speeds of up to 11000 Mbps deliver interruption-free connectivity throughout intense games and binge-watching sessions. Built-in network security defends against potential breaches, and the 4X capacity makes this ASUS ROG Rapture gaming router ideal for households running multiple devices.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $259.99The previous price was $329.99
ASUS - RT-AC86U AC2900 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router with Life time internet Security - Black
Model: RTAC86USKU: 6353952See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $136.99The previous price was $189.99
TP-Link - Archer AC1350 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router - Black
Model: Archer C59SKU: 5689635See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $59.99
NETGEAR - Orbi AX6000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Satellite - White
Model: RBS850-100NASSKU: 6446706Top comment"Always online...Easy setup, online constantly and no interruptions....Before I had a 5-20 second lag, especially if my one of my kids was online gaming while the other was streaming Netflix, so answering the doorbell ringer was too slow to be practical. "
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Extend the reach of the network in your home with this NETGEAR Orbi add-on satellite. The 2500 sq. ft. coverage is ideal for large homes, while compatibility with Orbi WiFi 6 routers ensures smooth integration. This NETGEAR Orbi add-on satellite supports speeds of up to 6 Gbps for fast connectivity and works with the Orbi app for fast setup and control.Top comment"Always online...Easy setup, online constantly and no interruptions....Before I had a 5-20 second lag, especially if my one of my kids was online gaming while the other was streaming Netflix, so answering the doorbell ringer was too slow to be practical. "
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Extend the reach of the network in your home with this NETGEAR Orbi add-on satellite. The 2500 sq. ft. coverage is ideal for large homes, while compatibility with Orbi WiFi 6 routers ensures smooth integration. This NETGEAR Orbi add-on satellite supports speeds of up to 6 Gbps for fast connectivity and works with the Orbi app for fast setup and control.See all Wi-Fi ExtendersYour price for this item is $349.99The previous price was $399.99
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX5400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: RAX50-100NASSKU: 6398063Top comment"Best Router Ever...I have 3000 sq foot home and this handles my online gaming at the other end of the house gonna add the extender aswell...Best Online Gaming...I read a long list of reviews before I finally landed on the AX5400 and it has not disappointed. My online gaming is flawless. My connection while working from home has not dropped once since upgrading. "
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Connect your electronic devices with this NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 router. Combined speeds of up to 5.4 Gbps support fast Internet connectivity, while the six-stream dual-band Wi-Fi supports fluid streaming and online gameplay. This NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 router features NETGEAR Armor cyber protection to secure your data, and parental controls let you limit screen time.BR>Top comment"Best Router Ever...I have 3000 sq foot home and this handles my online gaming at the other end of the house gonna add the extender aswell...Best Online Gaming...I read a long list of reviews before I finally landed on the AX5400 and it has not disappointed. My online gaming is flawless. My connection while working from home has not dropped once since upgrading. "
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Connect your electronic devices with this NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 router. Combined speeds of up to 5.4 Gbps support fast Internet connectivity, while the six-stream dual-band Wi-Fi supports fluid streaming and online gameplay. This NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 router features NETGEAR Armor cyber protection to secure your data, and parental controls let you limit screen time.BR>See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $299.99
Linksys - Atlas Pro AX5300 Wi-Fi 6 System (3-pack)
Model: MX55EC3SKU: 6474691See all Modem & Router CombosYour price for this item is $399.99The regular price is $499.99
ARRIS - SURFboard mAX AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (2 pack) Model W121
Model: W121SKU: 6443774Top comment"The entire house gets amazing fast wi-fi now. Once online it was so easy to set up. And when the kids are gaming they do not complain about anymore lagging while playing those video games. ...Great buy if you want to add a great router or a second network."
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The ARRIS SURFboard mAX AX6600 Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (Model W121) delivers faster speeds, greater coverage, and expanded capacity to your home network. With speeds up to 6,600 Mbps per unit and coverage up to 5,500 square feet per system, it provides more speed and coverage then most 3-unit systems. mAXimize your Wi-Fi with the ARRIS SURFboard mAX Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System.Top comment"The entire house gets amazing fast wi-fi now. Once online it was so easy to set up. And when the kids are gaming they do not complain about anymore lagging while playing those video games. ...Great buy if you want to add a great router or a second network."
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The ARRIS SURFboard mAX AX6600 Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (Model W121) delivers faster speeds, greater coverage, and expanded capacity to your home network. With speeds up to 6,600 Mbps per unit and coverage up to 5,500 square feet per system, it provides more speed and coverage then most 3-unit systems. mAXimize your Wi-Fi with the ARRIS SURFboard mAX Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System.See all Mesh Wi-FiYour price for this item is $200.99The regular price is $399.99
Linksys - AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router
Model: MR20ECSKU: 6509901Top comment"I was able to watch my movies without the stutter, my online gaming on the cloud was amazing. The plus side, there was an app to monitor my connections!...Wifi 6 super router...Works great, super fast. I own 6 Cisco routers and this one is the best, hands down"
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Linksys Hydra 6 with Intelligent Mesh delivers the speed of Wi-Fi 6. From next-level gaming to streaming your favorite content, get the fastest connection to everything you do.Top comment"I was able to watch my movies without the stutter, my online gaming on the cloud was amazing. The plus side, there was an app to monitor my connections!...Wifi 6 super router...Works great, super fast. I own 6 Cisco routers and this one is the best, hands down"
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Linksys Hydra 6 with Intelligent Mesh delivers the speed of Wi-Fi 6. From next-level gaming to streaming your favorite content, get the fastest connection to everything you do.See all Mesh Wi-FiYour price for this item is $179.99
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"if your a gamer and not on a Wi-Fi 6 router yet, you need to get on one. this router is so fast its crazy. my pc is hardwired with an older lan port at 1gps and my phone and xbox are wireless and connected at 1.2gps. its crazy how my xbox on Wi-Fi has a faster connection then my pc being pluged in. im serious if your not on Wi-Fi 6 yet whats stoping you"
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