TP-Link Archer C5400X

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.

It may be big and expensive, but TP-Link's Archer C5400X combines first-rate speed, range and built-in security to rule over all other gaming routers.

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.