TP-Link Archer AC5400X

TP-Link's Archer CR5400X is a great router even though it doesn't break any new ground in terms of technology or features. I wouldn't call it a "gaming" router though, as it's just a high-end router with few gaming-specific features. Still, it's loaded with features and certainly looks the part.

There's a new top gaming router in town and TP-Link's Archer C5400X makes the competition eat its digital dust with excellent throughput and range along with the security of having its own antivirus software. It's more expensive than Netgear's Nighthawk...

Excellent wireless performance and a strong all-round feature set make this a very desirable...

It'll be polarising in terms of its looks, no doubt, but the TP-Link C5400X is an excellent router with the logical and physical chops to satisfy packet-hungry gamers. It's easy to set up, easy to administer, and easy to forget about once it's...

The Archer C5400X comes out of the gates swinging, and looks to be a top contender in the fight to become your next router. With tri-band Wi-Fi up to 5400 Mbps across a single 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands, the C5400X has plenty of bandwidth to go...

A router designed for gaming enthusiasts, the TP-Link Archer C5400X offers solid throughput speeds, built-in malware protection, and support for Alexa voice commands and IFTTT applets.

That said, if you have $400 to burn, live in a medium home with lots of Wi-Fi device, and are not a hardcore gamer, you will be happy with it. Otherwise, keep in mind that there are many alternatives, like the the Asus RT-AC86U, the Netgear XR500, or the Asus GT-AC5300, that will give you similar performance and more features, for less.

Robust QoS and blazing 5 GHz throughput puts the Archer C5400X at the front of the gaming router pack.

The TP Link Archer C5400x Router offers the power needed for today’s modern life gaming lifestyle while still including the features that set TP-Link apart in the market.