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The TP-Link RE305 AC1200 is both one of the least expensive and one of the best-performing Wi-Fi extenders we tested. Its helpful setup features and easy-to-use Tether mobile app make it our best value pick.

The TP-Link TC-7620 is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with 16 x 4 channels and speeds up to 680 Mbps. We tested it alongside nine other high-speed cable modems to find the best option for your home network.

Though towards the bottom of our recommendations, the Linksys CM3024 is a decent modem that keeps up with fast speeds and is compatible with major cable providers. It passed our hands-on tests and was easy enough to set up.

If you’re short on space, the tiny Motorola MB7420 is the best compact modem we tested.

We tested ten of the best cable modems under $120, and the TP-Link TC7650 proved itself as a first-rate networking device.

If your internet subscription advertises speeds up to 300 Mbps or less, the Netgear CM500 is a great cable modem that performs as well as other, more expensive products we tested.

We tested and researched ten of the best cable modems, all of which are less expensive than a year’s worth of rental fees from your ISP.

The Netgear CM600 is a high-speed cable modem capable of handling streaming, gaming and multiple devices without a hitch. It uses channel-bonding technology in its 24 downstream and eight upstream channels for faster, more efficient data transfers.

Of the products we tested, the Asus CM-16 is probably the nicest-looking cable modem. Its compact body stands upright with a sleek front and subtly patterned side panels.

To test cable modems, we connected each to our network using Comcast Xfinity’s 400 Mbps speed plan.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router is a unique router that provides the speed, security and features you should expect from a premium wireless router, and adds a little extra. The main difference between the Nighthawk X6 and other routers is that it is a Tri-band device.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 has a unique yet somewhat subtle design that allows it to stand out from other wireless routers on the market. As a part of its design, it features three external antennas that allow you some control over the direction of the wireless signal.

The Linksys WRT1900AC is the long-awaited successor to the original and widely popular Linksys WRT54GL. This original model gained widespread success for a number of reasons: it was fast, easy to use and could be flashed for use with custom firmware.

As the number of Wi-fi enabled household devices continues to grow, the need for fast, secure and feature-rich premium wireless routers is increasingly important.