Question 13 · Router · Field checked Aug 2026
What is my next router?
Your walls decide this more than your budget does. Judged as a two-node starter, one powerful single router, and three nodes for a house that has given up.
BudgetThe answerPrice
Best under ₹15,000
TP-Link Deco X20 (2-Pack)
₹11,399
Why it might win
Genuinely easy app setup, real 2-node coverage
Why it might not
No 6GHz band, and coverage shrinks through Indian walls
Judged best under ₹15,000, but not crowned.
Where it placed →
OR
For one-router homes
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
₹24,999
Why it might win
Single-router powerhouse, gamer features
Why it might not
One box can’t blanket a big flat
Judged for one-router homes, but not crowned.
Where it placed →
OR
The answer.
My pick
TP-Link Deco XE75 (3-pack)
₹27,999
Why it might win
Wi-Fi 6E mesh that covers a whole flat
Why it might not
App nags you about a subscription
“Full bars in the bathroom at the far end of the house. My in-laws think I’m a wizard.”
Prices from Amazon.in, checked Aug 2026.