Wi-Fi & Home Networking
How we test Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems
There are a lot of Wi-Fi systems out there, but which is worth spending your money on? Here’s how we test them, and why you can trust our advice
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The best Wi-Fi extenders we've tested in 2025 We’ve tested the best Wi-Fi extenders on the market to find out which are the fastest and most effective at extending your home network -
Amazon’s new Eero 7: Making Wi-Fi 7 more affordable Amazon brings Wi-Fi 7 down to more affordable prices but there are some critical caveats -
Netgear Nighthawk RS200: An affordable Wi-Fi 7 router Aggressive cost-cutting makes for an eye-catching price, and performance holds up better than you’d expect£200 -
The best mesh Wi-Fi routers to buy right now Get fast downloads and kill dead spots with our pick of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers -
Best wireless router 2024: Tried and tested Want a fast, stable internet connection? Our experts have put the best routers through their paces and picked their favourites below - recommended
Netgear Orbi 770 review: A speedy Wi-Fi 7 mesh Its performance isn’t revolutionary, but the Orbi 770 is the best we’ve seen at delivering fast, whole-home Wi-Fi 7 coverage£650 -
Netgear Nighthawk RS300 Wi-Fi 7 router review By far the most affordable Wi-Fi 7 router, but the RS300 currently offers little benefit over a Wi-Fi 6 model£300 -
The best Ethernet cables to buy Need a fast, reliable connection for video streaming or gaming? We’ve got the cables you’re looking for -
The best powerline adapters to buy from £25 Need a reliable internet connection in a back bedroom or outside office? Here’s our pick of the best powerline adapters - best buy
TP-Link RE815XE review: The first Wi-Fi 6E extender A superbly speedy Wi-Fi 6E extender with performance benefits for both Wi-Fi 6 and 6E devices£120 - recommended
Tenda A23 Wi-Fi 6 Extender review: Cheap and cheerful A basic budget Wi-Fi 6 extender, but speeds are better than you might expect£33 - recommended
Asus RT-AX57 Go review: Small, but surprisingly powerful Don’t judge this router by its size: the pocket-friendly Asus RT-AX57 Go is packed with features and outperforms its rivals£90 -
Netgear Orbi 970 mesh router review: Groundmaking mesh The Orbie 970 is a very fast, very expensive mesh – but it’s still too early to invest in the new wireless standard£1500