High end router recommendation

[Deleted member 87056]

I am planning to buy a new router, preferably Wifi 6. Currently using the TP-Link Archer AX10.
Reason for upgrade: The current router is starting to act up, also want a future proof router which can provide better speeds even on a 500 Mbps connection.

I was looking at the following options:
1. TP Link Archer AX73/AX72 Pro: Both are similar, just a difference of gigabit port vs 2.5G port.

2. Asus RT AX82U: This is a AX5400 router available at a premium price. I am not sure if it's worth investing so much money in a router. Asus routers are known to last for a longer period of time. This was the only one which I could find in stock on flipkart.

3. TP Link Deco series mesh router: I am not sure if I really need a mesh router as I live in a apartment. The current AX10 is able to deliver good range throughout the house.

4. TP link BE series router: These are the latest ones in the market but since I don't have any wifi client right now, I don't think I can utilise features like MLO. I am most inclined towards the BE400 as it is recently launched and would receive firmware updates but again, it's TP Link.

My main reason to upgrade is to get reliable and uninterrupted connection throughout the house. I have kind of lost trust in TP link as the former router(Archer A6) and the current one (Archer AX10) lasted only a couple of years before it started to show it's age and giving minor problems. I agree that these are budget routers, so I wanted to ask if it's any better with the Archer AX73/ AX72 Pro or the BE series which costs way more.

Please suggest me what should I buy.

 

[tr1k0N4]

What's your budget like, brdr?

 

[Deleted member 87056]

Budget is not an issue as long as I don't have to change my router every couple of years. The Archer BE400 is currently available at an effective price of 7749 on flipkart after credit card discount. Although the deal seems very tempting, I am not sure If I want to buy TP-Link again.

 

[Mota Bhai]

Have read some very good reviews of the Flint 2 router on Reddit OpenWRT community. It is available for 15k current on Desertcart.

 

[tr1k0N4]

Yes flint 2 is also nice and supports OpenWrt but it's WiFi 6.

 

[Mota Bhai]

Flint 3 is also available as a Wifi 7 alternative, but I have read on Reddit that it is less powerful than the Flint 2 in some areas.

 

[Deleted member 87056]

I would prefer something that is readily available on Amazon, as their return/replacement policy is sorted, in case I get a defective product. Also I couldn't find any service center for gl inet in India. For 15k, I am better off with Asus.
@Mota Bhai I don't think I really need Wifi 7, it doesn't have anything ground breaking as such. Happy with a decent Wifi 6 router. Also I don't think I can import Wifi 6E routers in India due the restriction on 6Ghz band.

 

[f0r3he4d]

if you care about support dont get TP-Link. I use a ax73 v1 in my ground floor as an ap even though it has really good range and has access to a lot of dfs channels it hasnt been updated in a year. It has a bug in its channel selection for 2.4g band where it completely disables the band if your manually selecting a channel. Currently all tp link routers that are released come with broadcom or realtek socs no support for openwrt. Steer away from tp link.

 

[Deleted member 87056]

Got this beast of a router for just 7114. Genuine product with valid warranty, no shady stuff from flipkart.
It's usually priced around 14-15k.

 

[Navjot Singh]

You placed the order 3 days before making this thread. lol