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Router question: which one to get for a small-ish apartment? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I currently have a 7-year-old Google Wifi router, I think it is Wifi 5, and it is getting old considering I have so many Wifi 6 devices and I could get 1 Gigabit internet with a newer router. My apartment is not that big (2 rooms), so I am planning on buying just 1 router instead of a 2-pack or 3-pack. However, I need fast internet for 4K streaming, online gaming, and large file transfers.

After extensive research, my options are:

TP-Link Deco X95
TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro

They both have 3 ethernet ports, which is the number I need. They also seem good for future-proofing if I get even faster internet someday. Also, they look good; I'm trying to avoid the "dead spider aesthetic". So, any comments on the two options (or further suggestions)?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

For those kind of prices and your description of your apartment, check out the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router. You'd get plenty of control options and a well-performing router and AP. (they go in and out of stock, keep an eye on the store - 2 year warranty direct through UI)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I installed 3 XE75's recently in a mesh - they're fine - did the job no problem. 4k streaming yep no problem

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

forget tp link, get something that will actually work properly, allow for real configuration for similar money

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenWiFi-AX-Whole-Home-Tri-Band/dp/B088JYB8V4/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1A28AU3KXWHGF&keywords=asus%2Bmesh&qid=1699900007&sprefix=asus%2Bmesh%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-8&th=1