Fast internet has become more or less like a necessity. Not just for surfing the internet but because an increasing number of devices now work with Wi-Fi and the trend is set to grow. To be able to make the most out of the internet for work or at home, a good router plays a crucial role alongside a fast internet connection. You don’t necessarily need to spend a lot on these routers as you can invest in a dual-band router that comes at a nominal cost. We’ve compiled a list of the best ones across price range that are available on Amazon.
If you’re looking for a router to connect multiple smart devices to your internet at the same time, then look no further. The TP-Link Archer C20 AC750 is equipped with RJ-45 Ethernet ports, that supports all popular cable broadband ISPs in India. It has Wi-Fi standard – 802.11AC, backwards compatible with 802.11N and it’s said to be three times faster than wireless N speeds with higher power efficiency and better security. The 802.11AC is claimed to improve the in-home network and removes congestion that multiple devices may cause. It offers speed up to 733mbps dual-band connections for lag-free work with 433mbps wireless speeds over 5GHz band and up to 300mbps over the 2.4GHz band. The company also claims of a stable omnidirectional signal distribution for even network in all corners. Additionally, it offers several features like smart control app, custom router modes, parental controls and more.
Tenda is a renowned name when it comes to reliable routers. The AC10 is one of the new additions to the company’s portfolio as it offers a dual-band Gigabit wireless with all-new 802.11ac Wave 2.0 Wi-Fi. The company claims big on its 1GHz CPU and 128MB DDR3. As per the claims, it provides up to 5GHz band works at up to 867Mbps, while the 2.4GHz frequency tops 300Mbps, serving a combined bandwidth of 1167Mbps. For connectivity, it offers 3x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN. It also has 4x 5dBi external dual-band antennas, a WPS and Wi-Fi On/Off Button. All of this makes it a decent router for streaming, gaming or even connecting plenty of devices.
The TP-Link Archer A9 claims to deliver Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1300 Mbps on the 5GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. It is ideal for demanding tasks like online gaming and 4K streaming simultaneously while you download heavy files. IT has three external antennas and one internal antenna that are said to ensure that a proper signal reaches every corner of your home. It also has a Beamforming technology that detects devices, even if they are far-away or low-powered, and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them. Also, the Smart Connect feature helps the router to automatically switch each device's connection to the best available Wi-Fi band. Lastly, you can also control your network using voice commands for Amazon Alexa and make it easier to use with IFTTT.
To provide speed and stability to most of your demanding tasks, the Asus RT-AC53 offers 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent bands to offers speed up to 300Mbps and 433Mbps respectively. The RT-AC53 has a total speed of up to 733Mbps. It uses the 2.4GHz band for basic internet tasks like web browsing and file downloading, while also simultaneously streaming 3D HD content or gaming on the 5GHz band. It also works with the ASUS Router App to set up your router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues and even update the firmware.