Best Wi-Fi Routers Under $150

Split level homes usually need a more robust router to get good speeds to the upper level bedrooms and offices.  Finding a router that offers 5G (and multiple antennas) is important to get a strong enough signal upstairs that everyone can stream their favorite media without loading hiccups.

Linksys AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router, Works with Amazon Alexa (Max Stream EA7500)
$130
4.4 out of 5 stars and almost 7,200 reviews.
Can prioritize devices from the app and see which devices are using the wi-fi.
- supports seamless roaming when paired with a range extender.
- Multi-User MIMO technology to keep multiple Wi-Fi devices online at the same time and the same speed
- 3 external antennas expand Wi-Fi range throughout a medium-size home

ASUS AC1750 Wireless Dual Band (5GHz + 2.4GHz) Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
$89
4.1 out of 5 stars
- ASUS Ranked “Highest Customer Satisfaction with Wireless Routers in the U.S.”– J.D. Power

Linksys AC1750 Dual-Band Smart Wireless Router with MU-MIMO (Max Stream EA7300)

$100.99

Little brother of the AC1900 model.  Almost the same speed. Mostly comparable to the ASUS model above, although the Linksys seems to have some extra bells and whistles.