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.

 

[Deleted member 87056]

Yeah it was a calculated risk . Flipkart pe bharosa nahi hai. I wanted to keep my options open in case I receive a faulty product, the deal was too good to be true

 

[tr1k0N4]

Which card did you use, brdr?

 

[Deleted member 87056]

No card used, it was listed for the same price. Even I was a little skeptical so placed a COD order.

 

[Rhishav]

Steal deal @87056 bro

 

[amohan78]

Go for Asus AX11000 Pro or Asus AX6000. I own both of them and they are mind blowing

 

[Deleted member 87056]

RT AX82U(AX5400) which I bought also performs amazing although I don't think I will be able to use this router to it's full potential. It is sort of an overkill for my use case but I am very happy with it's performance. Range is pretty good but I'd say my Archer AX10 used to give somewhat similar range, so no huge bump there.

The noticable difference in performance is in terms of consistent Wifi Speeds. Even on 2.4Ghz, it delivers 250 Mbps of speed even in the dead corners of the house. 5Ghz performance is insane with the 160 Mhz channel although I have only one client that utilises this channel bandwidth(Macbook M4 Pro). It also uses DFS channels so I see consistent Wifi Speeds with no interference from neighbouring APs.

It also has dual WAN aggregation which I am yet to test with both Airtel and Tata Play.

The router looks pretty cool at night with those RGBs glowing, makes my inner child happy.