In our reviews of dozens of the latest routers, we’ve kept an eye on new models that are Wi-Fi 6 compatible.
Wi-Fi 6 promises new speeds, fewer problems, and better security - and you’ll need a new router to access it. In other words, if you want your network properly future-proofed, your best bet at present is still Wi-Fi 6. Yes, Wi-Fi 6E was only recently announced, but frequencies have been allocated and mobile devices have begun to appear that support it, so now is certainly the time to think about a serious router upgrade. Wi-Fi 6 is a new standard, so only laptops and smartphones hitting store shelves since late 2019 will be able to access those faster speeds. Now a new standard has appeared, 802.11ax or Wi-Fi 6, which means a whole new crop of routers is here. The standard for Wi-Fi routers has been “ac” for years, indicating the latest protocol and compatibility with new mobile devices.
