6 of the best gaming routers for improving your performance

If you spend a lot of time playing the hottest games online, you're bound to run into some network connectivity issues now and then. You could experience the frustrating lag that comes with a slow or weak wireless connection, or you could be booted from your favourite game just as you're about to win, causing a stain on your otherwise impeccable record and leaving you red in the face. 

If you already have high-speed internet, chances are you've experienced one or both of these situations in the past, frustrating as they may be. The truth is, unless you're typically playing with a wired LAN connection, they're almost inevitable. Online game sessions will drop. You will experience lag. It can be maddening, that's for sure. Read more...

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BEST FOR CONSISTENT HIGH SPEEDS

Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500

Power and performance packed in a sleek package.

• Speed: AC2600
• Processor: Dual-core 1.7 GHz
• Features: Netduma OS, Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

£249.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR PROS

Netgear NightHawk Pro Gaming XR700

A powerful, but expensive, tri-band router.

• Speed: AD7200
• Processor: 1.7GHz Quad Core Processor
• Features: 512MB of flash memory, 1GB of RAM, MU-MIMO, Geo-Filter, firewall, data-sharing tools, 10-gigabit connectivity

£449.90 from Amazon

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BEST FOR NETWORK PRIORITIZATION USERS

Linksys WRT32X

Great wireless performance for less.

• Speed: AC3200
• Processor: Dual-core 1.8GHz
• Features: Detachable antennas, four gigabit LAN ports, beam forming, MU-MIMO

£252.31 from Amazon

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BEST FOR ALEXA-ENABLED WIRELESS CAPABILITIES

TP-Link Archer C5400X

With solid speeds, great range, Alexa capabilities and built-in malware protection, this router is a great option.

• Speed: AC5400
• Processor: Quad-core 1.8 GHz, plus three co-processors
• Features: Alexa support, mesh WiFi support, eight removable antennas, eight gigabit LAN ports

£349.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR FEATURES AND DESIGN

ASUS RT-AX88U

A great WiFi 6 router that's full-featured.

• Speed: AX6000
• Processor: Quad-core 1.8GHz
• Features: WiFi 6 support, traffic analysis software, eight gigabit LAN ports, two USB 3.1 ports

£297.49 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SECURITY

TP-LINK Archer C4000

With strong parental controls and anti-malware tools, this is a great router for families.

• Speed: AC4000
• Processor: 1.8 GHz 64 Bit Processor
• Features: Alexa voice control, 1 WAN, and 4 LAN gigabit ports. Advanced security Powered by TP-Link homecare, QoS, Parental Controls, built-in antivirus, 1 USB 3.0 port, 1 USB 2.0 port. MU-MIMO simultaneous data streaming. Direct-to client signal beamforming and SmartConnect

£179.99 from Amazon

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