wireless routers for gaming
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for wireless routers for gaming.
If you're a serious gamer, you know that a great router can make all the difference when it comes to online gaming. You need a router that can deliver fast, reliable Wi-Fi to every corner of your home, it also should be able to handle multiple devices without slowing down or creating lag. Browse the top-ranked list of wireless routers for gaming below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Belkin - Wireless-AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router
Model: F9K1119SKU: 5712222See all Wi-Fi RoutersProduct Description
Connect and enjoy the internet with the simple setup of this Belkin dual-band wireless router. Multibeam technology lets you surf the internet no matter where you are in your home, and the dashboard is easy to access with one quick click. The 5GHz media band on this Belkin dual-band wirelesss router offers seamless streaming of video and effortless surfing.See all Wi-Fi RoutersProduct Description
Connect and enjoy the internet with the simple setup of this Belkin dual-band wireless router. Multibeam technology lets you surf the internet no matter where you are in your home, and the dashboard is easy to access with one quick click. The 5GHz media band on this Belkin dual-band wirelesss router offers seamless streaming of video and effortless surfing.See all Wi-Fi Routers
TP-Link - Archer AC1350 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router - Black
Model: Archer C59SKU: 5689635Top comment"No complaint. Did not try for gaming yet....For the price, this is a fantastic basic Wi-Fi router. If you want to upgrade from Wireless AC from Wireless N, but don’t need a powerful Wi-Fi router, then this is a good choice. "
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Create aWireless AC network with the Archer C59. Experience smoother HD streaming and online gaming with AC1200 Wi-Fi over dual 5GHz (867Mbps) and 2.4GHz (450Mbps) bands. Quickly set up the router and manage network settings from your mobile device with the free TP-Link Tether app (Android, iOS), or with the updated Web UI.Top comment"No complaint. Did not try for gaming yet....For the price, this is a fantastic basic Wi-Fi router. If you want to upgrade from Wireless AC from Wireless N, but don’t need a powerful Wi-Fi router, then this is a good choice. "
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Create aWireless AC network with the Archer C59. Experience smoother HD streaming and online gaming with AC1200 Wi-Fi over dual 5GHz (867Mbps) and 2.4GHz (450Mbps) bands. Quickly set up the router and manage network settings from your mobile device with the free TP-Link Tether app (Android, iOS), or with the updated Web UI.See all Wi-Fi Routers
ARRIS - SURFboard mAX AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (2 pack) Model W121
Model: W121SKU: 6443774Top comment"This Arris Surfboard Max Mesh Wi-fi System is easy to set up. It comes with 2 wi-fi routers and handles all your devices all the time including 4k. ...Amazing home Wi-Fi mesh system!...Overall, I would highly recommend this Wi-Fi system to anyone looking to upgrade their home wireless capabilities to a high-performance mesh system."
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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"This Arris Surfboard Max Mesh Wi-fi System is easy to set up. It comes with 2 wi-fi routers and handles all your devices all the time including 4k. ...Amazing home Wi-Fi mesh system!...Overall, I would highly recommend this Wi-Fi system to anyone looking to upgrade their home wireless capabilities to a high-performance mesh system."
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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-Fi
ASUS - ROG Rapture GT-6 AX10000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router (2-Pack)
Model: GT6 - 2 packSKU: 6520862Top comment"Router and mesh kept dropping connection on wired and wireless connections. ...Wish it had Wifi6e, since wifi 7 is already on the horizon"
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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 10000 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"Router and mesh kept dropping connection on wired and wireless connections. ...Wish it had Wifi6e, since wifi 7 is already on the horizon"
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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 10000 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 Routers
ASUS - AX5700 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
Model: RT-AX86U ProSKU: 6535035Top comment"Best gaming router for price...Best router for gaming ive had so far...Great Wi-Fi 6 router...Great, solid router! It has many features and long range!"
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The dedicated gaming port on RT-AX86U Pro automatically prioritizes any wired device connected to it. No complex configuration is needed, just connect your gaming PC or console to the special LAN port to give you a fast, stable connection that's always at the head of the queue.Top comment"Best gaming router for price...Best router for gaming ive had so far...Great Wi-Fi 6 router...Great, solid router! It has many features and long range!"
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The dedicated gaming port on RT-AX86U Pro automatically prioritizes any wired device connected to it. No complex configuration is needed, just connect your gaming PC or console to the special LAN port to give you a fast, stable connection that's always at the head of the queue.See all Wi-Fi Routers
ASUS - ZenWifi AX3000 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack) - White
Model: XD5SKU: 6520853Top comment"Strong Wi-Fi System!...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Asus Zen Wi-Fi XDS AX3000 wireless dual-band gigabit mesh wi-fi system (3 pack, white) is secure,reliable, faster and more efficient. ...Amazing Mesh WiFi system...Good for Streaming or for Gaming."
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Create a strong whole-home network with this ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system. The three dual-band mesh routers support speeds of up to 3000 Mbps for smooth high-bandwidth streaming on multiple devices. This ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system features Trend Micro cloud-based security for up-to-date lifetime network protection.Top comment"Strong Wi-Fi System!...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Asus Zen Wi-Fi XDS AX3000 wireless dual-band gigabit mesh wi-fi system (3 pack, white) is secure,reliable, faster and more efficient. ...Amazing Mesh WiFi system...Good for Streaming or for Gaming."
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Create a strong whole-home network with this ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system. The three dual-band mesh routers support speeds of up to 3000 Mbps for smooth high-bandwidth streaming on multiple devices. This ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system features Trend Micro cloud-based security for up-to-date lifetime network protection.See all Mesh Wi-Fi
TP-Link - Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router - Black
Model: Archer BE800SKU: 6537387Top comment"Great WIFI router with the newest technology!...This router is awesome, It covers my whole 1600 ranch home and it has all the wireless bands 2.5, 5ghz and 6ghz So devices that use WIFI 6E can use MLO for combining radio channels. ...Excellent wireless router"
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Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with blazing-fast Wi-Fi speeds up to 19 Gbps. Every device in your home network runs at top performance. The brand new 6 GHz band provides exceptional bandwidth and congestion-free channels exclusive to your devices.Top comment"Great WIFI router with the newest technology!...This router is awesome, It covers my whole 1600 ranch home and it has all the wireless bands 2.5, 5ghz and 6ghz So devices that use WIFI 6E can use MLO for combining radio channels. ...Excellent wireless router"
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Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with blazing-fast Wi-Fi speeds up to 19 Gbps. Every device in your home network runs at top performance. The brand new 6 GHz band provides exceptional bandwidth and congestion-free channels exclusive to your devices.See all Wi-Fi Routers
ASUS - ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
Model: GT-AX6000SKU: 6501381Top comment"It is a very good router, but I wish it had the new Wi-Fi 6e...Not just a gamers router but a whole house router...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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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"It is a very good router, but I wish it had the new Wi-Fi 6e...Not just a gamers router but a whole house router...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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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 Routers
ASUS – RT AXE7800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router
Model: RT-AXE7800SKU: 6520863Top comment"However, my devices are rarely connected to the 6 GHz band, which was my main purpose of getting this router. I've reset this router several times, which temporarily gave my devices Wi-Fi 6E connection instead of just Wi-Fi 6, but now my devices are back to connecting to just the Wi-Fi 6 standard. "
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The RT-AXE7800 is a high speed Wi-Fi 6E router. Its ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax Tri-band Wi-Fi router boosts speed up to 78000 Mbps, supports 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections.Top comment"However, my devices are rarely connected to the 6 GHz band, which was my main purpose of getting this router. I've reset this router several times, which temporarily gave my devices Wi-Fi 6E connection instead of just Wi-Fi 6, but now my devices are back to connecting to just the Wi-Fi 6 standard. "
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The RT-AXE7800 is a high speed Wi-Fi 6E router. Its ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax Tri-band Wi-Fi router boosts speed up to 78000 Mbps, supports 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections.See all Wi-Fi Routers
TP-Link - Archer AX3200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: Archer 3200SKU: 6479599Top comment"It is a good tri-band wi-fi 6 router...It is a good tri-band wi-fi 6 router with affordable price...Wi Fi Router"
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The latest Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience intense WiFi speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall when compared to the previous Wi-Fi 5 standard with WiFi 6 Archer 3200. Reaching tri-band speeds up to 3.2 Gbps, Archer 3200 is perfect for buffer-free 4K/8K streaming and gaming experiences. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. The Archer 3200 lets you connect even more devices using OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology while simultaneously eliminating lag, keeping your devices running at top speed. The 1.5 GHz quad-core processor effortlessly handles bandwidth-intensive activities to provide superior performance for a smoother and more immersive experience. Archer 3200 also uses Beamforming technology and 7 antennas (6 external, 1 internal) to adapt and focus stronger, more reliable WiFi signal towards your devices. Use the 2.5 Gigabit WAN/LAN port and the 4x Gigabit LAN ports, to create fast, reliable wired Ethernet connection that can take full advantage of internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps. Archer 3200 is compatible with all previous WiFi generations (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), WiFi-Enabled Devices, and all Internet Service Providers. The best part, it only takes a few minutes to set up with TP-Link Tether app.Top comment"It is a good tri-band wi-fi 6 router...It is a good tri-band wi-fi 6 router with affordable price...Wi Fi Router"
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The latest Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience intense WiFi speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall when compared to the previous Wi-Fi 5 standard with WiFi 6 Archer 3200. Reaching tri-band speeds up to 3.2 Gbps, Archer 3200 is perfect for buffer-free 4K/8K streaming and gaming experiences. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. The Archer 3200 lets you connect even more devices using OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology while simultaneously eliminating lag, keeping your devices running at top speed. The 1.5 GHz quad-core processor effortlessly handles bandwidth-intensive activities to provide superior performance for a smoother and more immersive experience. Archer 3200 also uses Beamforming technology and 7 antennas (6 external, 1 internal) to adapt and focus stronger, more reliable WiFi signal towards your devices. Use the 2.5 Gigabit WAN/LAN port and the 4x Gigabit LAN ports, to create fast, reliable wired Ethernet connection that can take full advantage of internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps. Archer 3200 is compatible with all previous WiFi generations (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), WiFi-Enabled Devices, and all Internet Service Providers. The best part, it only takes a few minutes to set up with TP-Link Tether app.See all Routers
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