Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000

It isn't the fastest Wi-Fi 6 router in Netgear's lineup - there are faster models available for less - but the Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is still quick. However, it's the DumaOS 3.0 operating system that really grabs attention; it offers fine control...

With COVID-19 still keeping so many people working from home, your Wi-Fi router is doing a lot more than helping you stream movies and play games. Home Wi-Fi routers keep millions of people working and they're also connecting an ever-growing range of...

The XR1000 router provides high-end Wi-Fi 6 performance while Netgear's DumaOS operating system provides advanced features that can help you to locate the fastest servers for your favourite games. However, it's a little expensive for a router that only...

Product page: HEREThe Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 pro gaming router is a feature-rich and performance-orientated router, there's no doubt about it. With a decent triple-core SOC and radios, with strong & stable Wi-Fi 6 features like MU-MIMO, OFDMA, 160Mhz...

An excellent choice for Wi-Fi enthusiasts, but lacks support for a really fast wired network.

In terms of gaming-focused routers we've got a new king on the throne, with the XR1000 taking the crown from the outgoing XR500. This is a gaming router that leaves little, if anything, to be desired, with a fantastic mix of powerful hardware,...

While the setup made for a rough start, and the extra cost for security is annoying, these nuisances are largely forgotten with the granular control of prioritization for network traffic that can truly optimize gaming in a congested network...

The Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 Pro Gaming 6-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router sure is exciting, and it likely will get better after a few rounds of much-needed firmware updates. If the price is not a huge issue, this is an all-around excellent Wi-Fi 6 router.