With the rise of much faster Internet speed, this post serves as a generic guide to know what Wireless Router you should buy and some generic tips and tricks when buying a router.
Use the format below if you wish to ask what router to buyRecommended Router ListRM200-400: TP-Link AX55
RM400-600: TP-Link AX72/AX73, ASUS TUF-AX4200, ASUS RT-AX57
RM600-1000: TP-Link Archer AX80, ASUS TUF-AX6000
RM1000 and above: Most routers beyound this price point are good
Equipment ListThis list serve as a reference on what router you should purchase
based on the performance of their WiFi tested with Intel AX200 Wireless Adapter. Unless specifically mentioned, these routers can support Gigabit speed over wired LAN.
WiFi router speed ratingAll the routers tested below support Unifi unless stated otherwise.
Only ASUS router support Maxis with VOIP working properly.
Note: For routers that appeared twice in the list, it means that the performance level is somewhat middle.
TP-Link100Mbps: Archer AX12
300Mbps: Archer AX23, Archer AX53, Deco X20, Deco X50
500Mbps: Archer AX55, Archer AX72/AX73, Deco X50, Deco X68
800Mbps: Archer AX72/AX73, Archer AX80, Archer AX95, Deco XE75, Deco X80, Deco X95
>1Gbps: Deco X95, Deco BE85
Asus100Mbps: RT-AX1800HP
300Mbps: RT-AX1800HP, ZenWiFi XD5, RT-AX57
500Mbps: ZenWiFi XD5, RT-AX57, TUF-AX4200, ZenWiFi XP4
800Mbps: TUF-AX4200, TUF-AX6000, RT-AX86U PRO, GT-AX6000, GT-AX11000, ZenWiFi XT8, ROG Rapture GT6
>1Gbps: GT-AX6000, ZenWiFi XT12/ET12, GT-AXE16000
What WiFi adapter to buy?Here are the only WiFi adapter that I filtered that are decent.
PCIE Wi-Fi 6 Adapters:
Performance are the same since they all use the same solution from Intel.
| TP-Link TX3000E | 3 years warranty with external antenna cradle. |
| TP-Link TX50E | 3 years warranty without antenna cradle. |
| ASUS PCE-AX58BT | 3 years warranty with external antenna cradle. |
| Intel AX200 | You can purchase the Intel AX200 from Lazada and install yourself for notebook users. |
USB Wi-Fi 6 Adapters:
Not recommended due to USB stability issues
here's the list , pick your weapon, personally im using ax73, placed it on living room able to get 800mbps, if upstairs can get up to 200-300 mbps with 5ghz, but might get disconnect, so i've used 2.4ghz, slightly slower, but at least no disconnections.