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Rating TOP 10 gaming routers with Wi-Fi: review and characteristics of the best models 2023

Gaming router is a unit that largely determines the speed, quality and smoothness of the gaming processor. For gamers, connection stability and the ability to boost the signal if necessary are especially important, so gaming routers differ in performance and speed of the Internet connection.

In principle, all routers perform the same function – They allow you to connect multiple devices from a single source, either wired or wireless.

However, not all routers are geared for online gaming: some lack power, some lack RAM, but most of them suffer from unstable connection.

Gamers are very important for a comfortable, even, smooth gameplay, which will not be marred by an abrupt interruption of the connection.

Therefore, this article will talk about the best routers for gaming.

Rating TOP 10 best gaming routers with Wi-Fi in 2023

Place	Model	Price
#1	D-link DIR-853	Check price
#2	ASUS RT-AX55	Ask the price
#3	ASUS RT-AC66U	Ask the price
#4	ASUS RT-AX82U	Ask the price
#5	ASUS RT-AX88U	Ask the price
#6	ASUS RT-AC65P	Ask the price
#7	TP-LINK AX11000	Ask the price
#8	ASUS RT-AC86U	Ask the price
#9	ASUS RT-AC85P	Ask the price
#10	ASUS RT-AX92U	Check out the price.

Online gaming demands performance, stability, and a good wireless connection speed.

Take note! In order for the router to meet the given requirements, it is important to pay attention to the following characteristics.

1. Processor and RAM capacity.
   The router has its own CPU and storage for data processing.
   Standard single-core processors with 128 MB of RAM will not be enough in a router.
   Therefore, in this parameter, it is better to stick to the norm of 4 cores, 1.7 GHz frequency and at least 512 MB of RAM.
2. The data transfer rate of the LAN ports.
   LAN is the same Ethernet connector that the Internet cable connects to.
   If the Internet connection is provided by a cable, the LAN ports must have a speed of up to 1 Gbps.
3. Maximum speed of the wireless connection.
   To avoid miscalculation with this parameter, it is better to read reviews on the Internet, because the declared maximum speed does not always correspond to the real one: all routers cut speeds in one way or another.
4. Support for Wi-Fi frequency ranges.
   The 5 GHz frequency is better suited for gaming.
5. Availability of QoS and MU-MIMO support.
   These technologies provide faster and more stable connection when several devices are connected to the network at the same time.
   In gaming routers, these features are essential.

Which router to buy for your home in 2021?

How to choose the best router for your home? Internet speed depends not only on the router (dispenser), but also on the receiver – the network card in your laptop, phone or tablet.

Even if you buy the fastest router possible, it's not certain that you'll get high speeds. In addition, for many, the more important criterion is not pure speed, but stability and minimal latency – for gamers, for example.

Not every router offers VPN support, which can be a barrier to purchase. If you create a virtual network in the office to control employee access, you need to consider other parameters. That's why our top router of 2021 consists of 5 different categories, in which two of the best models are chosen.

The best routers for the apartment

What's the best router for the apartment? If you don't have any special requirements, but need good range and Wi-Fi transmission, the models listed here will work for you.

The AX3000's support will satisfy most users and will easily provide enough transmission for VoD in 4K resolution, even if the router is 1-2 rooms away from the TV. Choosing a previous generation router can be a good solution if you prefer speed functionality and are on a limited budget. Here's our 2021 apartment router ranking.

ASUS RT-AX55.

Routers from ASUS are considered some of the best for a reason. One such model is the ASUS RT-AX55 for 5 thousand rubles.

This good inexpensive router is easy to set up, and even through an application on your smartphone, and there are a lot of settings. Although the device works according to the AX1800 standard, it is enough to comfortably use broadband Internet for a family of three to four people.

The RT-AX55 demonstrates its capabilities best when the connected gadgets are equipped with Wi-Fi 6 module – this allows you to take full advantage of OFDMA technology. This good Wi-Fi router for apartments has a wide bandwidth of 2.4 GHz, so the connection speed will always be high. In addition, if you have an older ASUS RT-AC line router, you can use it as an additional node.

Main characteristics

D-link DIR-2150.

If your home devices mainly support the Wi-Fi 5 standard, it's worth considering the D-link DIR-2150 for 4.5 thousand rubles.

HUAWEI AX3 WS7200 for TV, computers, phones

HUAWEI AX3 WS7200 is an advanced router with Wi-Fi 6. Supports and earlier versions of the standard: 5 and 4. It provides strong WPA3-SAE data protection. DDoS protection is also implemented. Thanks to multithreaded MU-MIMO data transfer devices do not slow each other down when simultaneously connected to the network. The router supports NFC – the corresponding module is integrated into the device. The model also supports VPN.

The maximum speed is high – with plenty to spare for most office and home tasks: 2402 Mbit/s at 5 GHz and 574 Mbit/s in the 2.4 GHz range. There are three LAN ports on board for gigabit wireless connections – speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Optimal for entertainment, work and study router – connect TV, desktop PC, laptop, smartphones and smart home.

The practice showed that it easily covers an apartment of 70 sq.m. with wireless signal. There are no "blind spots". Thanks to the productive quad-core 1.4 GHz processor does not hang at a significant load.

TP-Link Archer C80 to the big family

TP-Link Archer C80 supports Wi-Fi 5 and 4 – enough if the router is used for internet access. The model is dual-band: up to 1300 Mbps at 5 GHz and up to 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. It has four Gigabit ports for wired connections at up to 1,000 Mbps. It supports MU-MIMO (multi-streaming) – won't slow down when simultaneously connecting to the network from laptops, desktops, phones, tablets and smart home appliances.

You can easily manage your settings in the TP-LINK Tether mobile app from your smart phone or via the web interface in your browser from your computer. The parental control functionality will help protect children from content that is too early for them to get acquainted with. A suitable router for a family with a large number of devices connected to the network.

3rd place TP-LINK Archer C80 The reliability rating of DNS 99.45% (reliable), rating on Yandex.Market – 4.8, rating on Ozon – 5

The router with dimensions of 216×117×30 mm in a black case is equipped with a power supply with a 1.5 m cable, a patch cord and a card with the name and password of the wireless network. It is equipped with a single-core processor with two threads with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. The device RAM is integrated into the processor and is 32 MB, and flash memory is 4 MB. It is possible to manage the router and its settings with the help of the TP-Link Tether application or using a standard browser. On the front side of the case there are status indicators with a greenish light. On the back side of the router there is a power button, a WAN port, four LAN ports, a WPS button and a hidden reset button. There are holes on the bottom of the case which allow to hang it on the wall.

? The package .Documentation, Ethernet cable, power adapter
? Connection type and features. It is possible to connect to the wireless Workaya in both bands the router can provide speeds at frequencies: 2.4 GHz – up to 600 Mbit / s, 5 GHz – up to 1300 Mbit / s.
? The standard is. Wi-Fi 5.
? Number of antennas. 4 non-removable antennas.
? Systems and technologies.. Has improved coverage due to Beamforming technology. MU-MIMO technology ensures optimal router performance by optimizing the available connections.
? Additional Features. The model supports "Parental Control", "Guest Network" and management via a cloud application from a smartphone.

2nd place Keenetic Extra (KN-1711) Rating on Yandex.Market – 4.8

Router in a stylish white housing will provide a reliable Wi-Fi access point in a small apartment or private home. The device is supplied with a power supply and a communication cord. The router is equipped with a 0.58 GHz single-core processor. The internal memory is 32 MB, the DDR2 RAM is 128 MB. Its dimensions are 159×110×29 mm. On the top panel of the router there are LED indicators of the network status and a button that turns off Wi-Fi and activates the simple connection function without a password. On the left side of the case there are a USB socket and a button to safely remove the flash drive. On the back, there are four LAN ports and one WAN port that provide data transfer speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s. There are holes on the bottom for wall mounting.

? Accessories: Documentation, Ethernet cable, power adapter.
? Connection type.. Connection to the wireless network is provided by a compatible USB modem. The device is capable of operating in the 2.4 GHz bands at up to 300 Mbit/s and 5 GHz bands at up to 867 Mbit/s.
? The standard is. Wi-Fi 5.
? Number of antennas. 4 non-removable antennas are attached to the body with a hinged mounting mechanism that allows you to tilt them in the right directions.
? Systems and Technologies. The Mesh Wi-Fi system provides maximum bandwidth and network stability. With Beamforming technology, the router finds connected devices and concentrates the signal in their direction. MU-MIMO technology allows multiple devices to communicate at once, increasing the overall network bandwidth.
? Additional features. The device has the ability to further amplify signal reception and data transmission. The device has a function of protection against DoS-attacks and "Parental control".

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