Best Wi-Fi 6E router 2023

The best Wi-Fi 6E router was hard to find when the cutting-edge standard was launched because of the limited choice. This relatively new technology is still finding its place in daily use, and most 6E-capable routers are still expensive. Still, it offers considerable leaps in wireless networking efficiency that surpasses some of the previous generation Wi-Fi 6 routers.

Operating in the brand-new 6 GHz frequency band helps improve traffic transfer speeds, reduce latency for gamers, and increase the overall number of devices that can connect to a network simultaneously. We've rounded up the best models available for various budgets.

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Wi-Fi 6E might seem like a niche to some, considering the Xbox Series X uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and it's forgivable to assume a new router is a little hasty if you don't have the appropriate devices. More wireless products are adopting the new standard, so mesh Wi-Fi sets like the ASUS ZenWifi ET8 could power the recent ASUS ZenFone 8 to its full potential in a suitable branded pairing. Future-proofing is generally a good idea for any home filled with modern tech, considering the new standard supports more simultaneously connected high-speed devices.

The Archer AXE75 from TP-Link is undoubtedly the best overall choice for a Wi-Fi 6E router that covers all the bases for a fair price. Wi-Fi 6E is not an across-the-board improvement for every model, and more budget options will become available in time. The Nighthawk RAXE500 from Netgear outperforms some of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers if you can stomach the cost, but it's likely overkill for many. 

Ben Wilson
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Ben is the channel editor for all things tech-related at Windows Central. That includes PCs, the components inside, and any accessory you can connect to a Windows desktop or Xbox console. Not restricted to one platform, he also has a keen interest in Valve's Steam Deck handheld and the Linux-based operating system inside. Fueling this career with coffee since 2021, you can usually find him behind one screen or another. Find him on Mastodon @trzomb@mastodon.online to ask questions or share opinions.

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