This post lists the current top five best full-band(*) Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are all excellent options to consider when you need a new router or are about to upgrade yours.
Generally, a Wi-Fi 7 broadcaster will work with most existing clients right out of the box—as long as they are not too old—or can be tweaked to work with all legacy ones.
So, other than the cost, it doesn’t hurt to get a Wi-Fi 6 router today if all you need is a single broadcaster. Need extended Wi-Fi coverage? Get multiple units of Asus routers below to form an AiMesh system—preferably via wired backhauling—or check out this list of Wi-Fi 7 purpose-built mesh options.
Dong’s note: I first published this frequently-revised post on December 12, 2023, and last updated it on March 6, 2025, to keep the hardware list current.
Five best Wi-Fi 7 routers: The battle-tested contenders and their close alternatives
You need supported devices (clients) and a broadcaster to enjoy the new Wi-Fi standard.
On the client side, most flagship phones released in the past few years support the new standard. There are also upgrade options based on the Intel BE200 adapter or Qualcomm NCM865 adapter for your existing Windows computers, and most new computers already have one of those built-in.
On the broadcasting side, below is the list of top Wi-Fi 7 routers you can bring home today. This list is sorted in the recommended order, with the best on top—the numbers are the ranking.
1. Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7
While not the top-tier hardware, the UDR7 is indeed a dream router for anyone with entry-level multi-Gigabit (2.5Gbps) bandwidth needs. It makes up for the mid-tier hardware by having the best feature set designed to make all users happy, from the home to enterprise-class.
As a UniFi gateway, the UDR7 can do much more than just an advanced router. However, as a router, it can also be the primary unit of a top-notch Wi-Fi system when more UniFi access points are thrown into the mix.
Alternatives:
Pros
All Multi-Gig ports with support for all of Ubiquiti’s business hardware segments and built-in PoE
Excellent throughput performance with excellent coverage (for the specs)
Tons of useful networking features, including a mesh controller, all via a comprehensive web user interface and an optional mobile app
Compact and beautiful design
Comparatively affordable, quiet operator
Cons
No 2nd 10Gbps ports, single low-power PoE port
Many convenient features require a UI login, account, not wall-mount-ready, internal fan, awkwardly placed microSD slot
2.4GH band’s performance could be better
2. Asus GT-BE98 Pro
The GT-BE98 Pro is a flagship gaming router. It has multiple Multi-Gig ports and tons of gaming-related features. However, the splitting of the 6GHz band can be complicated, and the result is that it’s not available in many parts of the world where the non-pro GT-BE98 version takes its place.
Like all Asus routers, you can use multiple units of the GT-BE98 Pro, a formidable AiMesh Wi-Fi system.
Alternative:
Pros
Quad-band with top-tier Wi-Fi 7 support and excellent real-world performance
Lots of free, in-depth, and valuable networking features and settings (VPN, AiProtection, Parental Control, Guest Network Pro, Bandwidth monitoring, etc.); tons of gaming-related features; AiMesh-ready
Two 10Gbps and four 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig ports with WAN/LAN flexibility; supports Dual-WAN and LAN/WAN Link Aggregations
No vendor required login account; fanless design; silent performer
Cons
Bulky design; lots of plastic wraps
MLO and AFC not available at launch
Unavailable outside of America
3. Asus RT-BE92U
Unlike the GT-BE98 Pro above, the RT-BE92U is not a top-tier Wi-Fi 7 router, but it has a good combination of features, real-world performance, and cost. Like all AiMesh routers, you can get it as a standalone router or multiple units to form an AiMesh system.
Pros
One 10Gbps and four 2.5Gbps ports accompanied by decent Wi-Fi 7 specs
Lots of valuable features thanks to AsusWRT 5.0, including AiMesh, online protection, Parental Controls, multiple virtual SSIDs (SDNs)
Flexible network ports with Dual-WAN support
Universal setting backup and restoration; open source firmware
Relatively compact, fan-less, wall-mount-ready design; comparatively affordable
Cons
No 2nd 10Gbps port; no Link Aggregation
Mid-tier 5GHz and 6GHz bands; no built-in gaming features
4. TP-Link Archer GE800
The Archer GE800 is TP-Link’s first real gaming router. It has a radical design and almost everything one would ask for in a Wi-Fi 7 router.
Alternatives (compare their current prices):
Pros
Top-tier tri-band Wi-Fi 7 specs with full multi-Gigabit to deliver excellent real-world performance
Robust web user interface with an excellent set of network features and Wi-Fi settings, including MLO and gaming-related features
Competitively priced; useful (optional) mobile app; EasyMesh-ready; cool-looking design
Cons
Bulky design with audible internal fan; runs hot; Wi-Fi throughputs could be comparatively a tad better
No AFC (at launch); online protection and advanced parental controls require subscriptions
5. Netgear Nighthawk RS700S
The Night Hawk RS700S is Netgear’s best standalone router to date, and it has excellent performance. Unfortunately, its firmware shares the same app-oriented approach and might not be suitable for advanced or business users. It’s also the only one on this list that’s not mesh-ready. Still, this is a great option for any home users needing a single Wi-Fi 7 broadcaster.
Alternative:
Pros
Top-tier tri-band specs with Wi-Fi 7 support
Two 10Gbps Multi-Gig ports
Robust web interface, helpful (optional) mobile app
Practical fan-less design; runs cool and quiet
Cons
Only two Multi-Gig ports; no standard Remote Management via Dynamic DNS
Online protection and Parental Controls require the Nighthawk mobile app and premium subscriptions
Extra: ARRIS SURFboard G54—the first Wi-Fi 7 retail Cable Gateway
The ARRIS SURFboard G54 is the first residential Cable Gateway with Wi-Fi 7—a perfect candidate for those who want to replace the ISP-supplied hardware and stay on the cutting edge.
The hardware has some oddities, but if you can overcome those—some of which will be lessened or removed via firmware updates—it’ll pay for itself if you’re still renting the equipment from your Internet provider.
Only cable Internet subscribers who need a single Wi-Fi broadcaster should apply.
Pros
Wi-Fi 7 with one 10GBASE-T LAN port and a built-in DOCSIS 3.1 modem
Full web-based local user interface
Reliable Wi-Fi performance with good coverage; small footprint; runs cool and silent
Cons
Frustratingly ill-thought-out security requirements (at launch); no standalone router or access point mode
No 160MHz channel width on the 5GHz bands; no advanced networking features (VPN, QoS, Link Aggregation, web-based remote management, etc.)
Only one Multi-Gig port; large physical design that can topple easily
The final thoughts
While Wi-Fi 7 is still young, there’s no downside to getting into it today as long as you can handle the potential backward compatibility issue. After that, the new standard can be a gratifying experience, and generally, getting a router is how you start with a new Wi-Fi standard.
