Best mesh Wi-Fi routers 2019: the best wireless mesh routers for large homes

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Welcome to our picks for the best mesh Wi-Fi routers of 2019. Unlike traditional wireless routers, which are typically single receivers that reside in one room and broadcast Wi-Fi throughout the rest of your home, the best mesh Wi-Fi routers comprise a number of units that you can strategically place around your home or office, ensuring that there's uniformly strong Wi-Fi signal throughout your space.

Using the best mesh Wi-Fi routers and placing several nodes in key areas of your home, you’ll get a solid, unified Wi-Fi network no matter where you are.

This is different from how Wi-Fi extenders work, which only take the Wi-Fi signal from the best wireless routers and repeat it, just extending the range of the original router. The problem with this approach however is that it requires a separate SSID for the extender, as you’re just creating a second network. This can be a pain, as your device won't automatically switch to the different network. Also, filling your home up with multiple Wi-Fi networks can negatively impact network performance.

The best mesh Wi-Fi routers can be easy to set up. Simply connect the main unit to your internet connection. Then with a few button presses, pair up the other units, resulting in one large – not to mention, fast – Wi-Fi network.

Bear in mind that the best mesh Wi-Fi routers can be on the pricey side, and can require some technical skill in order to figure out what’s the best option for your home. Lucky for you though, we have you covered. We went ahead and picked out the best mesh Wi-Fi routers that we’ve been fortunate enough to test and review.

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We’re not exaggerating when we say the Google Wifi isn’t just one of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers we’ve ever used. In fact, we’d go so far as to say that it might be the best wireless router, hands down. Not only does it have the power to push fast Wi-Fi throughout your home – an even more impressive feat considering how tiny it is – but it’s also not that expensive and easy to set up at the same time. Seriously, all you have to do to set up Google Wifi is download an app to your smartphone, scan some QR codes and just place the nodes where around your house. It couldn’t be easier – Google has mastered the router game… It’s almost unfair.

Read the full review: Google Wifi 

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If you can drop the cash for it, then the Netgear Orbi might be one of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers you can buy in 2019. Instead of something like the Google Wifi, which uses three identical nodes to create your network, you’ll receive one main router, plus a collection of satellite nodes to plug into power outlets around your home. Additionally, because of the sheer number of Ethernet ports found on the Orbi, it’s a fantastic option for anyone who has a bunch of devices that need a hardwired connection – not to mention, it might be the best choice for anyone who uses their network primarily for gaming, especially across multiple devices.

Read the full review: Netgear Orbi 

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If you’re looking for a way to spread Wi-Fi throughout your home, but want to save a few bucks in the process, you’ll want to take a closer look at the TP-Link Deco M5. It may not be as fast as some of the other best mesh Wi-Fi routers on this list, but if you’re not necessarily worried about getting the maximum theoretical throughput – which you likely wouldn’t be able to take full advantage of anyway – it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Setup, much like the other devices here, is a breeze, even if you’re not tech-savvy. The TP-Link Deco M5 might be one of the best wireless mesh routers for anyone who doesn’t want to get too technical.

Read the full review: TP-Link Deco M5

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If you’re the kind of person who loves Apple’s design philosophy and likes having chic gadgets set up around your home, without paying much attention to the price – the Ubiquiti Amplifi HD is the perfect gadget for you. You’ll find a lot to like here, especially if you live in a large home and can take advantage of the full power that this mesh Wi-Fi setup offers, as it’s capable of a very large amount of throughput. You might find that the value diminishes quite a bit when you live in a smaller space however, since there are more cost-effective methods available for small to medium homes. And, the Ubiquiti Amplifi HD may be expensive. Still, you’re paying for a piece of tech that has both style and substance – and that is more than enough, making this a great addition to the best wireless mesh routers list.

Read the full review: Ubiquiti Amplifi HD

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Though it’s expensive and not quite as powerful as the rest of the Wi-Fi mesh routers, there’s something to be said about the simplicity that the Linksys Velop offers. It may come with a heftier price than the competition, but the Velop will appeal to people who need to set up a Wi-Fi network but want to avoid, well, setting it up. More tech-savvy users will probably look elsewhere – why spend the money when you can do the work yourself for free? For most people, though, the Linksys Velop is among the best mesh Wi-Fi routers. It’s also fully modular, so you only need to pick up as many nodes as you actually need – one node will cover up to 2,000 square feet.

Read the full review: Linksys Velop 

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