I haven't tested it, but it boasts identical specs to the Deco W7200 and the same design, as well. That said, it's been in and out of stock on Walmart's website throughout 2022 thus far - if it isn't available at any of the stores in your area, you could also consider the Deco X68, which costs $280 for a 2-pack on Amazon.

That makes the Deco W7200 an outstanding value, and the first mesh router I'd point most people towards if they're in need of something new. On top of that, TP-Link's setup process is about as easy as it gets, with satellite extenders that automatically join the mesh as soon as you plug them in. In fact, the only system that managed to outperform it outright in my at-home speed tests is the AX6000 version of Netgear Orbi, which costs more than three times as much (keep reading for more on that one). That's the best deal I've seen for a tri-band mesh router with support for Wi-Fi 6 - and sure enough, it's an excellent performer, as well. Most mesh routers like that cost at least $300 or even $400, but the TP-Link Deco W7200 gets you there for just $229. As of mid-April, Amazon's got it on sale for $80 - that's just $5 more than the lowest price I've ever seen it listed for.įor the best performance from your mesh router, you'll want to prioritize getting one with support for Wi-Fi 6, plus a tri-band design that includes three separate bands of traffic: the usual 2.4 and 5GHz bands, plus an additional 5GHz band that the system can use as a dedicated wireless backhaul for transmissions between the router and its satellites. Add in a functional bandsteering mode that automatically steers you between the 2.4 and 5GHz bands within a single network, plus guest network controls and even a quality of service engine for prioritizing traffic to the most important devices on your network, and you're looking at a decent home networking upgrade that's as simple and affordable as it gets. It's nothing fancy, but it offered near flawless performance for small- to medium-size homes in our tests, and it's a cinch to setup and use thanks to TP-Link's Tether app.īest of all, when tested against other, similar routers from names like Asus and Netgear, the AX21 held its own with faster download speeds, better range, and low latency, too.

Available for $100 ( or less if you catch a sale), the TP-Link Archer AX21 is an entry-level, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that supports top speeds of up to 1,201Mbps (1.2Gbps) on its 5GHz band.

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