Rating of the best budget Wi-Fi routers in 2022 (TOP 5)

TP-LINK WR841N

In fifth place is one of the leaders in the production of routers — TP-LINK and model WR841N. This is the most affordable option in our TOP, so the series is very common in our country. Due to its popularity, it has a very recognizable design — a trapezoidal body with rounded edges. Case color — white. The color of the antennas (black or gray) will depend on the year of manufacture. The bonus will be the ability to replace them with more powerful ones if necessary.

There are 4 LAN connectors and one WAN at the back with a throughput of each up to 100 Mbps. Wireless connection will provide speeds up to 300 Mbps. These are small indicators, designed for home use.

The frequency band is only used at 2.4 GHz, which provides a large area of ​​​​coverage, but not very high speed, as at a frequency of 5 GHz. In the presence of all the minuses, I would like to once again note the affordable price and parameters that will satisfy undemanding users.

Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router 4A

Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router 4A. In fourth place is the product of the popular Xiaomi company and the Mi Wi-Fi Router 4A model. The router has a standard design: completely matte rectangular plastic housing and already four adjustable antennas, two of which are responsible for operation in the 2.4 GHz band, and the rest — in 5 GHz. The minus in the ergonomics of the device is the presence of only two LAN connectors. The wired connection speed is more than the previous model — 1 Gb / s, and the wireless one is already growing up to 1167 Mb / s.

The software bonus of this router is the ability to configure it through a mobile application without connecting to a computer or laptopwhich saves a lot of time. And also on the case there is a button with the function of simplified connection to the home network of any smart home devices of its own production.

Although Xiaomi has only been in the router market for only five years, it is doing everything to win the attention of buyers.

D-Link DIR-842

In third place is another giant in the world of network and telecommunications equipment — D-Link with the DIR-842 model. The router immediately attracts attention with its futuristic design. Glossy black plastic with sharp edges creates an image of a strict and stylish device.

The router operates in two bands and provides up to 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 867 Mbps in the 5 GHz band. At the same time, the speed of four LAN connectors reaches 1 Gb / s. This will give a great advantage when connecting multiple devices.

The device has an EasyMesh function to quickly combine multiple devices into a single network. For parents who want to restrict their children’s access to inappropriate content, there is a built-in Yandex.DNS service that provides protection against malicious sites. Setting up the router is possible both through a computer and through a mobile application, which adds ease of use..

TP Link Archer C80

In second place is again a product from TP-Link, the Archer C80 model.. This is a budget segment router with a premium design. Users appreciate the practical matte black surface with narrow glossy lines. At the back are four gigabit LAN ports and one WAN port.

The router is configured through a mobile applicationwhich lets you view device status, access privileges, and parental controls. There is MU-MIMO 3×3 technology, which can transmit and receive three data streams simultaneously. This helps the router provide a faster signal when multiple devices are connected at the same time.

The router works in two bands, but delivers faster speeds than the Archer C80 — up to 1300Mbps on the 5GHz band and up to 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. To actually use these metrics, your ISP must provide adequate bandwidth.

Huawei WS7100

In the first place is the Huawei WS7100 router. Rectangular router. White plastic has a matte structure. Between flat antennas that don’t swivel there are three LAN connectors with a maximum speed of 1 Gb / s.

The router works in dual bands, but thanks to the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard the speed performance of this model grows to 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and up to 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. These figures are impressive compared to competitors, especially in this price range. Connected devices must also support this communication standard, otherwise the speed will be limited by Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 4.

The manufacturer claims that up to 128 devices can be connected to the router.which, taking into account the use of Wi-Fi 6 technology, will allow using the router not only for domestic, but also for commercial purposes.

There is also support for MESH technology, which makes it easier to connect several routers to the same network. In Huawei’s interpretation, this feature is called HiLink. The model is suitable for active network users. And the new Wi-Fi standard has a margin of relevance for the future, when this technology will be more widespread.