Still a computer. And quite integral one. If it doesn't work, your internet and all devices that connects to it won't work. This is a device that has to work 24/7 and produce 0 issues at any time ad long ad it works. Higher end ones also have quite a bunch of useful settings and customization options. A normie might not need them, but a power user would appreciate these settings and how reliable this router is.

But for 750 that is overkill.

Because the stupid administration put bullshit arbitrary rules on routers the remaining ones are in short supply.

They are computers, more or less. Very specific and controlled computers, with only exactly what they need to do their job. Mostly anyways.

Have you seen current laptop prices? It’s wack.