Best Routers Under $75

The TP-Link AX1500 is a great option for those of you who are Wifi 6 curious but don’t want to break the bank. As a two-band router, the TP-Link ax1500 delivers incredibly solid 5GHz performance. The TP-Link ax1500 also packs all the latest Wifi 6 features – including beam-forming and MUMIMO, which significantly increase WiFi capacity.

In regard to its design, the TP-Link ax1500 is sleek and inoffensive, with a small profile. This router also scores highly in terms of usability. Router settings can be managed over on TP Link’s Tether app, or further modified on the web console for more in-depth functions. QoS settings and parental controls are available. Parents can create user profiles and block certain websites – as well as being able to set time limits on individual devices. The TP-Link ax1500 is a powerful Wifi 6 router that comes with more features than users can expect for a router under $100.

The TP-Link AC1900 is an impressive budget router capable of Wifi speeds of up to 1900Mbps. With both 2.4GHz and 5GHz capabilities – the TP-Link AC1900 can handle simple tasks like web browsing on the 2.4GHz band, and more intensive tasks like 4k streaming over on the 6GHz band. This ensures lag-free performance during heavy usage periods.

With beamforming technology, the TP-Link AC1900 can detect devices and concentrate signal strength towards them – ensuring the most ethernet-heavy devices get the reception they need. Setting up the TP-Link AC1900 is incredibly straight forward via the TP-Link Tether app, or over on the Web interface. All in all the TP-Link AC1900 is a great budget router, that exceeds our expectations.

The TP-Link AC1200 is an impressive dual-band router capable of 1200Mbps internet speeds, all for under $50. With four gigabit LAN ports, users can reap the benefits of high-speed internet on their connected/wired devices. The TP-Link AC1200 is also incredibly high performing in regard to its wireless connection. With 4 external antennas and beamforming technology, and MUMIMO the TP-Link AC1200 can broadcast signal far and wide with great precision.

Through the TP-Link tether app, you can access wireless security settings. these include parental controls, guest networks, and basic diagnostics. Further settings can be tweaked over on the web console for a more in-depth look. Importantly, users can access QoS settings through which you can set bandwidth limits. All in all the TP-Link AC1200 is a very impressive router for the price and sits comfortably on our list of the best routers under $75.

The Netgear AC1200 is a solid, yet basic router at the bottom of Netgear’s router range. Whilst it’s significantly more basic than the incredibly high-performing routers Netgear is renowned for, it’s still a great router for under $75. With four gigabit ethernet ports as well as a USB port, the Netgear AC1200 offers great connectivity. Furthermore, setup is incredibly easy and straightforward through Netgear’s Nighthawk app.

Unfortunately, WiFi range is not this router’s strong suit, and the two small antennas don’t help. So if you’re looking for a router to fill a large home/office, this may not be the ideal device. Its connectivity options, however, dint render this router completely useless. The Netgear AC1200 is a solid budget router nonetheless.