Banish lag time: These are the best mesh WiFi routers for gamers

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  • October 2, 2020
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As a gamer, you know crucial it is to have a reliable internet connection. The most important factor when it comes to gaming is avoiding latency. A small amount of latency that may not even be detectable when browsing the internet, and isn’t a big deal when streaming a video, can be detrimental during gameplay. That’s why gamers want the most reliable and fastest WiFi mesh available. 

So what is a mesh WiFi system?

WiFi mesh will deliver reliable WiFi throughout your entire home, eliminating dead spots and allowing for speed on multiple devices without slowing your gaming system. It works using a main router and satellite nodes which are placed strategically around your living space to reduce spotty service. (We covered the topic in depth here.)  Read more…

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BEST OVERALL

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi

This may be a bit expensive for the normal internet user, but for a home that relies heavily on connection, it’s faster and more reliable than others.

    $699.99 from Best Buy

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    BEST NEW SYSTEM

    Asus RT-AX86U Dual Band and WiFi 6 Gaming Router

    Latency won’t be something you’ll worry about with this router.

      $249.99 from Amazon

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      BEST FOR AVID GAMERS

      NETGEAR Nighthawk XRM570

      This is the system for serious gamers who are most concerned about latency.

        $439 from Amazon

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        BEST FEATURES

        Razer Sila

        The Razer Sila works for the gamer as well as for the whole household.

          $229 from Amazon

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          BEST DESIGN

          AmpliFi Gamer’s Edition WiFi System

          This isn’t the fastest or most reliable gaming mesh router on the market, but it is cool looking, and its low-latency mode helps with gaming.

            $578.99 from Amazon

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            BEST WALLET-FRIENDLY OPTION

            ASUS AiMesh AX6100

            This will do a mediocre job— many users say it works better as a standalone router than as a mesh system — but it’s the OG and worth a look.

              $393.99 from Best Buy

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              BEST PARENTAL CONTROLS

              Amped Wireless ALLY

              This is a reliable (and cheap) home system with great parental controls, but it’s not expandable like other mesh networks.

                $65 from Amazon

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