12 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Other Routers We Have Tested I have tested some other routers and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above but are worth considering. Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro Photograph: Simon Hill Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro for $800: While I am keen to add a 5G router and mobile hot spot to this guide, and the Nighthawk M6 Pro is an excellent performer, it is simply too expensive to recommend for most folks. (I plan to test cheaper models in the coming weeks.) That said, the M6 Pro is easy to use and might suit business folks with an expense account. Pop a 5G SIM in there and you have a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router (2.4-, 5-, and 6-GHz) with a sturdy design, a handy 2.8-inch touchscreen, a 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port, and a battery that’s good for up to 13 hours of use. You can connect up to 32 devices via Wi-Fi and expect a range of around 1,000 square feet. You can also use the Ethernet port as a WAN connection or employ the M6 Pro as a secure Wi-Fi repeater. It’s versati ... Read full article.