Nowadays technology has reached a different level where it is almost impossible to live without an internet connection, Even if you are reading this article from the browser through an active internet connection. I have prepared this article after researching for almost 3 hours on the internet for Wi-Fi Router for home.
So frankly speaking, it is almost impossible to stay without the internet, and for that, you need some device that will help you to connect to the internet and one of those devices is a router.
But a random Wi-Fi router will not help you need the best Wi-Fi router for your home so that you can experience flawless internet access to attend online classes or do your office’s work or whatever that needs a network connection.
However, the number of routers available in the market has increased so much in the last few years that it is very difficult to select the best one among so many.
That’s why we decided to make a consolidated list with 7 top best Wi-Fi routers for home so that you can compare and choose the best one according to your wish.
So now let us see the top 7 best routers but before that let’s take a look at the buyer’s guide which will help you to gain confidence.
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Buyer’s Guide for buying the best Wi-Fi routers for home in India:
Let me take you through a tour of some factors that you must consider whether you buy it from online or offline markets.
- The latest network standards for wireless include 802.11n/b/g, etc. Please go for the first one if you are getting it.
- If you have the budget then go for the dual-band or tri-band as they help to split the bandwidth simultaneously.
- Look for the router with multiple antennas so that you can enjoy a stable wireless connection.
- Then a very normal thing though but still we are including it which is the Wi-Fi speed of the router, higher speed should always be your preferred one.
- After that choose the one with multiple LAN ports so that you can connect multiple PCs.
- Security also plays an important role like WPA/WPA2/WPA2-PSK/WEP.
After considering the above factors, let us dive into our picked models for you.
Top 7 best Wi-Fi routers for home in India 2023
1. TP-Link TL-WR841N Wi-Fi Router – Supports Jio Fibre
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At a very pocket-friendly price if you want the best-in-class quality router, then this is the one you should go for and that is the reason why we have kept it in the first place of our recommendation list.
This router comes with wide compatibility features which means it is supported by ISPs all over India such as Airtel Fibernet, Hathway, SITI, GTPL, and more with the input type as RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
This wireless router is ideal for uninterrupted connections during video streaming, online gaming, and any internet-related activities with a speed of up to 300Mbps. It is backward compatible with 802.11b/g products as well.
It is very easy to install and use making it much easier for internet users. The two 5dBi antennas help to increase the wireless robustness and stability of the network.
If you are an administrator then you will be able to determine the amount of bandwidth that is provided to each PC due to the IP-based bandwidth control feature.
This router can support the latest version of IP that is IPv6 and by the push of the WPS button, you can enjoy easy wireless security encryption.
This router is also equipped with whitelist/blacklist options through which you can grant or revoke access to certain devices from using the internet connection. All these features make this product the best router for home.
Pros
- Signal strength is very good.
- Easiest router to install and use.
- The TP_LINK Tether app can be used to maintain all the basic settings of your router.
Cons
- The antennas are slightly delicate so rough use can break it but the job done by them is great.
2. TP-Link TL-WR940N Wi-Fi Router
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The second place is again for the TP-Link router of a different model, this is of a slightly high price than the previous one and we recommend you to go for this if you are not satisfied with the speed provided by the earlier one.
This router provides 450Mbps of speed making it more ideal for video streaming or mobile gaming than the previous model.
This is equipped with three antennas thus providing more wireless robustness and stability with the wireless standard as IEEE 802.11n. This also has a WPS button with the help of which you can enjoy easy wireless security encryption.
Three working modes are supported by this router like the router mode through which it can create a wireless network and you will be able to access the internet to all the Wi-Fi-supported devices,
access point mode which can transform a wired connection to a wireless one, and range extender mode by which you can boost the wireless coverage of your room.
This router is also equipped with bandwidth control through which it assigns more bandwidth to your preferred devices. So if you want a seamless internet experience at your home or office then this router is suitable for you.
Pros
- The router can be controlled through an app in your Android smartphones.
- The Wi-Fi range is good, thus can cover a large distance.
- Installation and use are very easy.
Cons
- Not a very big disadvantage, it only has a single light to indicate the connection of the ISP.
3. D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless Router
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Maybe you are much aware that TP-Link and D-Link are the best routers available in the market, so we are reviewing a D-link as a third recommendation after the above two of TP-Link. This is also a good router that you can go for if you want a good quality router with Rs. 2K.
This router is a very high-performance and versatile router that you can install in your home or office.
With the integration of ADSL2/2+, this 4-port Wi-Fi router is ideal to use as it provides and supports all the functions that are required for your home
or office since it supports 24Mbps of download speed and 1 Mbps of upload speed and various other features like firewall protection, QoS thus help to establish a secure and high-speed link to the Internet connection.
This is a very powerful wireless device that can provide you with fast internet access with a top speed of 300Mbps. The QoS technology mainly helps in splitting the traffic so that your preferred applications or video calls get more bandwidth than others.
With a 3-year brand warranty, you will be much more satisfied if you buy this router as this will make your internet access experience a lot smoother.
Pros
- Installation is very easy.
- The build quality is good.
- Bi-color LEDs are provided which helps you to identify which operation is performing and which is not.
Cons
- The meaning of the LEDs is provided neither on the router nor on the user manual.
4. TP-Link TL-WR840N Wireless Router
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Coming back to TP-Link routers, we think this should be included as our 4th recommendation since it is very difficult to bypass the TP-Link routers especially those which have high quality and offers great performance.
This 300Mbps router is specially designed to give you a seamless experience during video streaming or downloading large files like movies or anything and is ideal for small businesses and also home office networking requirements.
This also has WPS security which can be done just pushing the WPS button and the IP-based bandwidth control help in determining the amount of bandwidth provided for each PC.
The TP-LINK Tether App makes it easy to control your router at your fingertips. This router also has access point mode which helps to create a new Wi-Fi access point. This comes with a 3-year warranty on the product.
This is also backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n. The CCA technology enables high wireless performance, and thus can offer you a flawless internet connection.
Pros
- The Android app makes your task simpler.
- Signal Strength is good.
- Easy to install and use
Cons
- The range does not extend to other rooms, it works well in a single room.
5. Netgear Nighthawk Smart Wi-Fi Router
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Though this router is available at a much higher price, if you want to control your router smartly using voice commands with Alexa, then this is suitable for you.
The router comes with circle smart parental controls through which you can limit the daily limit for your websites or apps, etc.
This router comes with AC2300 thus providing 1625 + 600Mbps, thus can provide you with the best gaming experience and video streaming. This supports MU-MIMO which enables simultaneous data streaming to multiple devices.
This router is equipped with high-powered antennas and amplifiers that can help to extend your Wi-Fi range to a large distance and thus can be suitable to cover your large homes as well.
This is compatible with all the major ISPs like Airtel, TATA, Vodafone, etc. It has 5 Gigabit ports out of which one is WAN and 4 LAN ports. This also employs QoS technology for prioritizing traffic by applications and devices
Pros
- Very user-friendly interface and easy setup and installation.
- Dynamic QoS for optimal bandwidth prioritization.
- Excellent Wi-Fi range.
Cons
- Customer support is not so good.
6. TP-Link Archer C20 AC750 Wireless Router
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Another TP-Link model took place in our recommendation again for its low cost, high-quality, and high-performance features. The look of this router is so attractive that you will be highly eager to choose this one.
This router works with normal cable broadband as it is not a modem, thus compatible with a wide range of broadband ISPs such as Hathway, ACT, Siti, etc.
This provides 433Mbps at 5 GHz and 300Mbps at 2.4 GHz thus a total bandwidth of 733Mbps and the three external antennas enable high wireless robustness and stability. Talking about the interfaces there is a total of 5 ports with 4 LAN and 1 WAN port.
The mobile app helps you to set your router settings easily, it has three working modes like the router mode, access point mode, and the range extender mode.
The WPS button helps you to achieve easy security encryption and it supports the latest IP version 6 and also has parental controls.
This router comes with a 3-year warranty period. The wireless standards are IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz and IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz.
Pros
- The dual-band feature is excellent for sharing the bandwidth among multiple users.
- The range is enough for a 3BHK apartment.
- Easy to set up.
Cons
- A little slow on boot as compared to others.
7. Asus RT-AC59U Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router
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We recommend you to go for this product only if you are not willing to buy the TP-link or D-link ones, then choose this option. It will not upset you with its performance that’s why we are including this but we prefer TP-link to be the first choice.
This router is a high-performance router that is suitable for you to use at home or small businesses mainly for its dual-band facility. It delivers 867Mbps at 5 GHz with 600Mbps at 2.4 GHz with 4 Gigabit LAN ports.
This is equipped with QoS technology which helps you to prioritize devices or applications to get the highest bandwidth for those. The wireless standard used is IEEE 802.11ac and the router is powered by Wi-Fi 5th generation.
There is also an app facility for this ASUS Router in your smartphone which can help you to control the router from anywhere. The parental controls will help you to apply security settings at your home so that you can keep your kids safe while browsing the internet.
Pros
- Build Quality is very good.
- You will get consistent data speed thus performance is very good.
- The onboarding and setup of the router are awesome.
Cons
- If you apply any changes then the router gets rebooted.
The Final Verdict –
The above 7 models that we have reviewed are the best ones that you can go for without hesitation and also we have included our opinions for each of them.
If you want us to share our opinion for only one among these, then it is a bit difficult but still I will try to categorize that one best based on your needs.
We always prefer TP-link model routers so if you want a simple router then go for any of the four models that we have reviewed though personally I prefer the one which I have given in the 6th place of our recommendation. For a tight budget,
If you want a smart router then go for the expensive Netgear router that is our 5th recommendation.
All the best!