Gaming WiFi router: the 3 best in comparison
So that your gaming fun does not become a nightmare, you should have the right WiFi router for gaming. In this practical tip, we present the three best devices in comparison.
1st place: "R7500" gaming WLAN router from Netgear
Netgear is launching a new flagship with the R7500.
- Equipment: In addition to four powerful WLAN antennas, this router also has two USB 3.0 ports for fast data traffic.
- Extras: Thanks to the eSATA connection, you can also quickly and easily connect a hard drive to the router. Unfortunately, the router takes up a lot of space due to its size.
- Costs: The Netgear R7500 will be charged around 210 euros.
- We have subjected the Netgear R7500 to an extensive CHIP test.
- Conclusion: powerful gaming router with all necessary components.
2nd place: Alternative from D-Link with the "DIR-879 AC1900"
- Equipment: The D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 also has four WiFi antennas on board.
- Extras: You have the option of connecting up to four LAN cables to the router. Unfortunately, the router does not offer an LED display, for example to see whether WiFi is switched on.
- Cost: You can get the D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 from retailers for around 175 euros.
- Conclusion: Inexpensive router with lots of features.
3rd place: high-end WiFi router for gaming from Asus
- Equipment: The Asus RT-AC5300 router offers a total of eight WLAN antennas.
- Extras: Thanks to USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connection, you can also connect an external hard drive or a printer to the router.
- Unfortunately, you cannot mount the high-end router on the wall. In addition, it consumes a lot of power due to its great performance - around 15 watts are already consumed in standby.
- Cost: You have to pay around 450 euros for this router.
- You can find our detailed test for this router here.
- Conclusion: Very expensive, but still a real power pack. Unfortunately, too much electricity is being consumed.
