Best answer:<\/strong> Yes, if you have an older router you should consider moving up to Wi-Fi 6, especially since the prices have come down and new phones will likely support the tech. If you already have a fast 802.11AC router it won’t be worth it, however.<\/p>\n If it’s time for you to buy a new router or you need to get your first router, it’s worth it to be ready<\/a> for new Wi-Fi devices. Wi-Fi 6 can handle more devices at once and will be able to keep speed and latency more consistent even under heavy load.<\/p>\n Since most people keep their routers for years and may upgrade their phones or computers multiple times before getting a new router, it’s best to get a router that’s ready for the future. Thankfully, Wi-Fi 6 routers have come down in price and are finally ready for mainstream users.<\/p>\n Nearly every networking company has some support for Wi-Fi 6 and currently, there are routers available in every category.<\/p>\n The first consumer routers to adopt Wi-Fi 6 were over-the-top gaming routers like the Netgear Nighthawk AX12<\/a> and, while they’re good, they have features most people won’t use, like faster Ethernet and link aggregation. Not to mention they are quite expensive.<\/p>\n Wi-Fi 5, or as it is more commonly known, 802.11AC, got darn fast at the end of its life, with many routers offering speeds well over 1Gbps. Wi-Fi 6, or 802.11AX, brings a lot of enhancements<\/a> for routers, such as support for a larger number of devices as well as some more efficient power usage.<\/p>\n For most home users, Wi-Fi 5 routers can supply more than enough speed and if you have a fast one, it might not be worth it to jump into new hardware until prices come down even further. Similar to buying a smartphone from last year like a Galaxy Note 9, the performance may be good enough and the software will be current, but it will reach its end-of-life sooner than the Note 10.<\/p>\n If you were going to buy a router today, Wi-Fi 5 just doesn’t make a ton of sense for the next few years you will have it. However, if you don’t, it’s worth it to go further and get a Wi-Fi 6-compatible router.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n $130 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n Wi-Fi 6 for the masses<\/p>\n The Asus RT-AX65U allows you to build a Wi-Fi 6 network that is fast enough for most people at a great price. Four LAN ports keep compatibility high.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n $230 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n Compact Wi-Fi 6 mesh networking<\/p>\n Build an understated Wi-Fi 6 mesh with the Netgear Nighthawk MK62 mesh routers. Cover up to 3000 square feet, even in tough conditions at AX1800 speeds.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Best answer: Yes, if you have an older router you should consider moving up to Wi-Fi 6, especially since the prices have come down and new phones will likely support the tech. If you already have a fast 802.11AC router it won’t be worth it, however.<\/p>\n Entry level Wi-Fi 6 networking: Asus RT-AX56U ($130 at Amazon) Speed and capacity upgrades<\/p>\n If it’s time for you to buy a new router or you need to get your first router, it’s worth it to be ready for new Wi-Fi devices. Wi-Fi 6 can handle more devices at once and will be able to keep speed and latency more consistent even under heavy load.<\/p>\n Since most people keep their routers for years and may upgrade their phones or computers multiple times before getting a new router, it’s best to get a router that’s ready for the future. 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Speed and capacity upgrades<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhere does that leave 802.11AC?<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nEntry Level<\/h2>\n
Asus RT-AX56U<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nEntry AX Mesh<\/h2>\n
Netgear Nighthawk MK62<\/h3>\n
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