Why you don't really need an expensive, high-end router

You may not be happy with the latest and greatest.

By Nimrod Aldea Nov. 7, 2026 10:00 am EST SOLDATOOFF/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Speed has always been the main selling point for routers. Today's flagship models, like Netgear's Nighthawk RS700S, are rated for up to 19Gbps, come with two 10Gbps ports and eight antennas and sell for more than $500. For most households, that's money spent on a ceiling you'll never touch.