Best routers

TP-Link Archer C80

> £99.99 > tp-link.com/uk

> TP-Link’s Archer range concentrates on providing good performance and value for money. The new C80 model is an affordable entry-level router, but it offers dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi running at a healthy 1,900Mbps, and will be fine for streaming video and music, and the occasional gaming sessions. There are four Ethernet ports for wired connections, and TP-Link’s well-designed app will have you up and running in no time at all.

D-Link DIR-1950 Linksys Velop

> From £99.99 > linksys.com/gb

> The Velop is a good introduction to mesh networking for larger homes, or homes with thick walls that block the Wi-Fi signal. There are several models in the Velop range, with prices starting at just £90 for a twin-pack with dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, or you can step up to a faster tri-band system for around £230. The Linksys app works well too, making it easy to set up your mesh network, and providing good parental controls and other features.

Asus Rapture GT-AC5300 Netgear Nighthawk AX4

> £179.99 > netgear.co.uk

> Netgear was one of the first companies to adopt the new Wi-Fi 6 technology with its Nighthawk range of routers, and its AX4 model is still one of the most affordable ways of upgrading your home network to Wi-Fi 6. Although it’s an entry-level model with dual-band Wi-Fi, the AX4 provides maximum speeds of 3,000Mbps – far faster than comparable 802.11ac routers. It also includes four Ethernet ports for wired connections.

Asus ZenWifi CT8