We have scored 8 routers & wi-fi on long-term regret. Across them, a median of 73% of owners would buy again. The one owners keep: Asus RT-AX86U, at 21/100. The one they regret most: Google Nest Wifi Pro, at 55/100.
The routers & wi-fi where owners are most likely to buy again.
Lowest regret first. Each links to the full long-term review and its sources.
| # | Product | Regret | Buy again | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asus RT-AX86U$160 – $250 | 21 | 85% | BUY |
| 2 | GL.iNet Travel Router$30 – $130 | 22 | 84% | BUY |
| 3 | Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine$199 – $599 | 30 | 77% | BUY |
| 4 | Starlink ResidentialHardware plus $40 – $120/mo | 35 | 75% | THINK TWICE |
| 5 | TP-Link Deco Mesh System$150 – $600 | 41 | 70% | THINK TWICE |
| 6 | eero Mesh Wi-Fi$199 – $599 | 42 | 69% | THINK TWICE |
| 7 | Netgear Orbi Mesh System$300 – $1,100 | 54 | 52% | THINK TWICE |
| 8 | Google Nest Wifi Pro$199 – $399 | 55 | 51% | THINK TWICE |
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