Best 802.11ac routers
NetGear R6300 WiFi Router
The Netgear R6300 WiFi Router is for a high-standards, low-ego type of user: it's not something you can show off aesthetically, but a powerhouse for a robust, fast home network, both for now and tomorrow.
Price: $197.93 - $249.99 (check prices)
4 stars Read full reviewAsus RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router
The Asus RT-AC66U could make an excellent router for those with lots of 5GHz Wi-Fi devices; otherwise, its hefty price becomes more of an issue.
Price: $186.83 - $209.99 (check prices)
4 stars Read full reviewD-Link DIR-865L Wireless AC 1750 Dual Band Cloud Router
The D-Link DIR-865L Wireless AC 1750 Dual Band Cloud Router makes a decent investment thanks to its cloud-based features, support for 802.11ac, and good performance on the 5GHz band.
Price: $57.98 - $206.90 (check prices)
4 stars Read full reviewBuffalo AirStation AC1300 / N900 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router WZR-D1800H
The Buffalo AirStation AC1300 / N900 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router WZR-D1800H offers great value by adding support for 802.11ac on top of a high-end N900 router without increasing the price. However, the router doesn't have enough appeal for those who just need simple, low-budget wireless home networking.
Price: $148.37 - $179.95 (check prices)
4 stars Read full reviewBelkin AC 1200 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router
Despite the novelty of 802.11ac support, the Belkin AC 1200 is a mundane, though decent, Wi-Fi router.
Price: $159.99 - $189.05 (check prices)
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