Best WiFi Routers
Our curated picks across every budget. Short, honest verdicts.
Best Routers Under ₹2,000
Reliable AC routers for small homes.
★ #1 Pick
1. TP-Link Archer C6
₹1,899AC1200 dual-band router — value champion for small homes.
- ✓ Dual band
- ✓ MU-MIMO
- ✓ 4 antennas
- ✗ No WiFi 6
- ✗ Basic web UI
2. D-Link DIR-825
₹1,799AC1200 router with parental controls.
- ✓ Dual band
- ✓ Parental controls
- ✓ Reliable
- ✗ Older standard
- ✗ Slow web UI
Best Routers Under ₹5,000
AC1900 and entry-level WiFi 6 routers.
★ #1 Pick
1. TP-Link Archer AX23
₹4,499Entry WiFi 6 router with great value.
- ✓ WiFi 6
- ✓ OFDMA
- ✓ Beamforming
- ✗ 1.5 Gbps total
- ✗ No USB
2. Mercusys MR70X
₹3,499Cheapest WiFi 6 router from TP-Link's sub-brand.
- ✓ WiFi 6
- ✓ Cheap
- ✓ Easy setup
- ✗ Basic features
- ✗ Plastic build
Best Routers Under ₹10,000
Mid-tier WiFi 6 and mesh systems.
★ #1 Pick
1. TP-Link Deco X20
₹9,999WiFi 6 mesh system 2-pack — covers large homes.
- ✓ Whole-home mesh
- ✓ WiFi 6
- ✓ Easy app setup
- ✗ No multi-gig ports
- ✗ App-based config
2. ASUS RT-AX55
₹8,499AX1800 WiFi 6 router with AiMesh support.
- ✓ WiFi 6
- ✓ AiMesh ready
- ✓ AiProtection
- ✗ No USB
- ✗ Plain looks
Best Routers Above ₹10,000
Premium WiFi 6/6E and gaming-grade routers.
★ #1 Pick
1. ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
₹24,999Premium WiFi 6 gaming router with 2.5G port.
- ✓ 2.5G WAN/LAN
- ✓ Game accelerator
- ✓ AiProtection Pro
- ✗ Expensive
- ✗ Bulky
2. TP-Link Deco X60
₹18,999AX3000 mesh WiFi 6 system — beautiful design.
- ✓ Mesh system
- ✓ WiFi 6
- ✓ Sleek design
- ✗ No multi-gig
- ✗ App reliance