Best Wi-Fi Routers for performance under load

#1 D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95
5.0

Homes full of streaming, gaming, calls, and smart devices ran smoothly without hiccups, making heavy simultaneous use a standout strength.

Pros: wireless performance, Wi-Fi speed

Cons: content filtering

#2 GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7
4.0

The Slate 7 handles typical multi-client and filtering workloads well, including heavy wireless use and direct media streaming. One 16-user stress scenario produced connection issues, showing it is not a...

Pros: Wi-Fi speed, close-range speed

Cons: mesh performance, seamless handoff