The best budget routers of 2023

TP-Link Archer AX21 tech specs: Frequency: 5 gigahertz | Data transfer rate: 1200 megabytes per second | Frequency bands supported: Dual band | Dimensions: 10.28 x 5.3 x 1.61 inches 

The TP-Link Archer AX21 combines affordability with performance, making it the best budget router overall that you can buy.

As the CEO of Voices, David Ciccarelli uses his router to run his business on a daily basis. “It's a pretty nifty device, especially considering its affordable price tag,” he says. “Although it doesn't have some of the advanced features that higher-end routers come with, I find it does the job for my day-to-day internet needs.”

This dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router offers faster speeds with Wi-Fi moving up 1.8 billions of bits per second. It can attain speeds moving up to 1200 megabytes per second over a five gigahertz-band for fast performance. Connectivity is great, too, with the option to use Wi-FI, Ethernet, or USB connections. You can connect your devices knowing that OFDMA technology is going to make use seamless. Beamforming technology even makes it possible to connect devices that are farther away, and smart technology means this is compatible with your smart home. 

Plus, set-up is made simply with the help of Alexa, and compatibility is fantastic, working with all Internet service providers like Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Frontier, Spectrum, and Xfinity.

“If you're considering the TP-Link Archer AX21, I'd say go for it,” says Ciccarelli. “It's a solid choice if you're looking for reliable, easy-to-use Wi-Fi on a budget.”

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