The Best small wireless routers of 2023 – Reviewed and Top Rated

After hours researching and comparing all models on the market, we find out the Best small wireless routers of 2023. Check our ranking below.

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SaleRank No. #1

GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Secure Travel WiFi Router – AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Internet | IPv6 USB 2.0 MU-MIMO DDR3 |128MB Ram Repeater Bridge Access Point Mode

【AC1200 Dual-band Wireless Router】Simultaneous dual-band with wireless speed up to 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 867 Mbps (5GHz). 2.4GHz band can handles some simple tasks like emails or web browsing while bandwidth intensive tasks such as gaming or 4K video streaming can be handled by the 5GHz band.
【Pocket-friendly】Lightweight design(145g) which designed for your next trip or adventure. Alongside its portable, compact design makes it easy to take with you on the go.
【Full Gigabit Ports】Gigabit Wireless Internet Router with 2 Gigabit LAN ports and 1 Gigabit WAN ports, ideal for lots of internet plan and allow you to connect your wired devices directly.
【Keep your Internet Safe】IPv6 supported. OpenVPN & WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers. Cloudflare encryption supported to protect the privacy.
【Repeater for Public WiFi】Convert a public network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. In general, most of the Free Public Wi-Fi hotspot set a time limit for users, which will disconnect your devices once the time is over. To deal with this situation, please reconnect your router to the wifi. ***Do NOT support easytethering***

SaleRank No. #2

GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket Router - WiFi Router/Access Point/Extender/WDS | OpenWrt | 2 x Ethernet Ports | OpenVPN/Wireguard VPN | USB 2.0 Port

【MINI TRAVEL ROUTER】 Convert a public/hotel network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. Tethering, 3G/4G USB Modem Compatible. Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V/2A DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only and pocket friendly.
【OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE】 OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable.
【VPN CLIENT&Server】 OpenVPN and Wireguard VPN client&server pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
【LARGER STORAGE & EXTENSIBILITY】 128MB RAM, 16MB NOR Flash, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
【PACKAGE CONTENTS】 GL-AR300M16-Ext mini router (1-year Warranty), USB cable, User Manual.

SaleRank No. #3

TP-Link AC750 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router(TL-WR902AC) - Support Multiple Modes, WiFi Router/Hotspot/Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Dual Band WiFi, 1 USB 2.0 Port

Travel Sized Design: Conveniently small and light to pack and take on the road, creating Wi Fi network via Ethernet
Dual Band AC750 Wi Fi: Strong, fast connection for HD streaming on all your devices
One Switch for Multiple Modes: Perfect for Wi Fi at Home, your hotel room or on the road
Flexible Power: Micro USB port to an adapter, portable charger or laptop
Industry leading 2 year warranty and unlimited 24/7 technical support

Rank No. #4

TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A7) -Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router for Home, Works with Alexa, VPN Server, Parental Control, QoS

OneMesh Compatible Router- Form a seamless WiFi when work with TP-Link OneMesh WiFi Extenders.Processor : Qualcomm CPU.
Router for wireless internet, works with Alexa, compatible with all Wi-Fi devices, 802.11ac and older
Dual band router upgrades to 1750 Mbps high speed internet(450mbps for 2.4GHz, 1300Mbps for 5GHz), reducing buffering and ideal for 4K streaming
3 external antennas for long range Wi-Fi. System Requirements-Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other JavaScript-enabled browser. Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)
Gigabit Router with 4 Gigabit LAN ports, fast access to multiple connected wired devices, Ideal as a gaming router

SaleRank No. #5

TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A54) - Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports, Supports Guest WiFi, Access Point Mode, IPv6 and Parental Controls

Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300 Mbps and 5GHz 867 Mbps connections for 1200 Mbps of total available bandwidth¹.Processor : Single-Core CPU. Buttons : WPS/Wi-Fi Button, Power On/Off Button, Reset Button.
4 external antennas provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage
Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
Access Point Mode - Supports AP Mode to transform your wired connection into wireless network, an ideal wireless router for home
Advanced Security with WPA3 - The latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, brings new capabilities to improve cybersecurity in personal networks

SaleRank No. #6

TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, Gigabit Router, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device

VPN Server: Archer AX21 Supports both Open VPN Server and PPTP VPN Server
Dual-Band WiFi 6 Internet Router: Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) technology achieves faster speeds, greater capacity and reduced network congestion compared to the previous generation
Next-Gen 1.8 Gbps Speeds: Enjoy smoother and more stable streaming, gaming, downloading and more with WiFi speeds up to 1.8 Gbps (1200 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band)
Connect more devices: Wi-Fi 6 technology communicates more data to more devices simultaneously using revolutionary OFDMA technology
Extensive Coverage: Achieve the strong, reliable WiFi coverage with Archer AX1800 as it focuses signal strength to your devices far away using Beamforming technology, 4 high-gain antennas and an advanced front-end module (FEM) chipset

SaleRank No. #7

TP-Link AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A8) -High Speed MU-MIMO Wireless Router, Dual Band Router for Wireless Internet, Gigabit, Supports Guest WiFi

OneMesh Compatible Router- Form a seamless WiFi when work with TP-Link OneMesh WiFi Extenders.
Wave 2 Wireless Internet Router, 600 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1300 Mbps on the 5GHz band
MU-MIMO Gigabit Router, 3 simultaneous data streams help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient
Boosted WiFi Coverage, Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection, long range WiFi
Full Gigabit Ports: Create fast, reliable wired connections for your PCs, Smart TVs and gaming console with 4 x Gigabit LAN and 1 x Gigabit WAN. No USB Port

SaleRank No. #8

TP-Link AX3000 WiFi 6 Router – 802.11ax Wireless Router, Gigabit, Dual Band Internet Router, VPN Router, OneMesh Compatible (Archer AX55)

Next-Gen Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz bands ensure smoother streaming and faster downloads; support VPN server and VPN client¹
A More Responsive Experience: Enjoy smooth gaming, video streaming, and live feeds simultaneously. OFDMA makes your Wi-Fi stronger by allowing multiple clients to share one band at the same time, cutting latency and jitter.²
Expanded Wi-Fi Coverage: 4 high-gain external antennas and Beamforming technology combine to extend strong, reliable, Wi-Fi throughout your home.
Improved Battery Life: Target Wake Time helps your devices to communicate efficiently while consuming less power.
Improved Cooling Design: No heat ups, no throttles. A larger heat sink and redefined case design cools the WiFi 6 system and enables your network to stay at top speeds in more versatile environments.

Rank No. #9

TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router(TL-WR802N) - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket

Pocket sized Wireless N router Travels effortlessly
Quickly create a secure Wi Fi hotspot to Share with family and friends; External Power Supply 5V/1A
300 Mbps Wi Fi speed on 2.4G hertz band for lag Free video streaming and online gaming
Compatible with Chrome cast
Micro USB port for Powering via an external adapter or USB port

Rank No. #10

【Five Gigabit Ports】1 Gigabit WAN Port + 2 Gigabit WAN/LAN Ports +2 Gigabit LAN Port. Up to 3 WAN ports optimize bandwidth usage through one device.
【One USB WAN Port】Mobile broadband via 4G/3G modem is supported for WAN backup by connecting to the USB port. For complete list of compatible 4G/3G modems, please visit TP-Link website.
【Abundant Security Features】Advanced firewall policies, DoS defense, IP/MAC/URL filtering, speed test and more security functions protect your network and data.
【Highly Secure VPN】Supports up to 20× LAN-to-LAN IPsec, 16× OpenVPN, 16× L2TP, and 16× PPTP VPN connections.
Security - SPI Firewall, VPN Pass through, FTP/H.323/PPTP/SIP/IPsec ALG, DoS Defence, Ping of Death and Local Management. Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1q

SaleRank No. #11

NETGEAR 4-Stream 6 Router (R6700AXS) – with 1-Year Armor Cybersecurity Subscription - AX1800 Wireless Speed (Up to 1.8 Gbps) | Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft., 20+ devices, AX WiFi 6 w/ 1yr Security

Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft. for 20+ devices
Fast AX1800 Gigabit speed with WiFi 6 technology for uninterrupted streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing
Connects to your existing cable modem and replaces your WiFi router. Compatible with any internet service provider up to 1Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL
Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and more with 4 x 1G Ethernet ports
NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across your connected devices with a 1-year subscription (99.99 value) included

Rank No. #12

WAVLINK AC1200 WiFi Router Dual Band 2.4GHz+5GHz WiFi Router for Wireless Internet, Gigabit WAN/LAN Ethernet Port Wireless Router with 4x5dBi High-Gain Antennas, Supports Router Mode

✅【Gigabit WiFi Router】With a combined speed of 867Mbps on the 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, this dual-band wifi router can automatically assign devices to the best available channel and the router can connect more than 96-128 devices simultaneously, with combined speeds sufficient for transferring your large digital files and streaming HD video.
✅【Patented Touchlink Technology】WAVLINK AC1200 WiFi router with patented Touchlink technology, touch and connect,make sharing easy.By touching the WAVLINK sensor area on the router panel, the LED will flash blue and then select the WiFi SSID (WiFi name) as "Touch" to complete the connection and enable wireless internet access.TURBO technology can provide you better WiFi experience, just press TURBO button, your network will be optimised.
✅【Stable Wired Connections】WAVLINK wireless router with 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps WAN port, 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports and 1 x USB 3.0 port. Provide fast and secure wired connections.Four external antennas and beamforming technology help the router create a strong, far-reaching network for your home. You get excellent wireless performance with a stable signal in every direction. The USB port helps you share content from your connected USB storage devices.
✅【Secure and Stable Home WiFi Router】Enjoy safe and secure Internet connections for you and your family, with WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed security and industry-standard password encryption.Works with all Internet service providers, such as Comcast, Charter, AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, etc.(A modem is required for most Internet service providers).
✅【Easy to Setup】This wifi router is easy to set up, and if you encounter any problems during the setup process, please feel free to contact us📧. WAVLINK AC1200 WiFi Router comes with 1 year warranty. Package includes:1 x Wireless router;1 x RJ-45 network cable;1 x DC 5V power adapter;1 x Quick installation guide.

Rank No. #13

2 Pieces DC 5V to DC 9V 12V USB Voltage Step Up Converter Cable with 1A Step-up Volt Transformer Power Regulator Line with LED Display for Fan, LED Light, Wireless Router, Speakers and More Devices

Safe and Reliable: our voltage adapter provides your devices reliable protection from over-current, over voltage, overload or short circuit
Switch and LED display: our step-up regulator is designed with switch, you can choose the output 9V or 12V through it, and the LED display would tell the output voltage
USB step up converter: input voltage is DC 5V, output voltage is DC 9V or 12V, max output current is 1A (9V), 0.8A (12V)
Application: the USB to 9V cable can be applied to power the router via power bank if power down; In addition, can also be applied to other device which is 5V power supply, such as small fan, desk lamp, solar panel, USB power pack, power adapter, etc.
Convenient use: plug and play, you can still enjoy the network during power cuts; Design with small dimension, is very convenient to carry out

SaleRank No. #14

Reyee WiFi 6 Router AX3200 Wireless Internet High Speed Smart Router with 8 Omnidirectional Antennas, Dual Band Gigabit Computer Router Mesh Support for Homes up to 3000 Sq. ft. - E5

An Unprecedented Wireless Experience with Wi-Fi 6: The AX3200 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Router features a dual-band signal with a 5G transfer rate of 2400Mbps and a 2.4G transfer rate of 800Mbps, which reduces buffering and latency while allowing smooth roaming.It is not compatible to rout local DNS through Pi Hole.
Better Signal: This Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Router includes 8 omnidirectional antennas with 4+4 high-power FEM amplifiers. The wireless signal coverage can reach up to 3000 square feet when combined with beamforming filtering. The signal is stronger when it passes through one more wall than four antennas, and diverse room kinds are not afraid.
Multi-user-friendly design: This Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Router supports the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard, allowing many users to share channels and connect up to 128 devices, increasing network capacity and efficiency in congested areas. Easily address the party's multi-device dilemma.
The One-Click Reyee Mesh Advantage: To create a network and finalize the pairing of several devices, click the Reyee Mesh button. One-click setup, and the entire house is wifi6.
High Performance and Stability: If your network isn't up to par, consider purchasing the Reyee AX3200 . Our wireless router provides a stable network with high performance for 78 devices using the groundbreaking OFDMA feature and MU-MIMO technology,allowing for simultaneous video streaming and greater family connectivity. (A modem is required for most internet service providers).

SaleRank No. #15

【WIRELESS MOBILE MINI TRAVEL ROUTER】 Convert a public network (wired or wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. Tethering. Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V/2A DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only, portable and pocket friendly. 2.4GHz ONLY
【OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE】 OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable.
【LARGER STORAGE & EXTENDABILITY】 128MB RAM, 16MB Flash ROM, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
【OPENVPN CLIENT】 OpenVPN client pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
【PACKAGE CONTENTS】 GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) mini router (1-year Warranty), USB cable, Ethernet cable, User Manual. Please update to the latest firmware.

SaleRank No. #16

GL.iNet GL-A1300 (Slate Plus) Wireless VPN Encrypted Travel Router– Easy to Setup, Connect to Hotel WiFi & Captive Portal, Phone Tethering, Range Extender, Assess Point, Pocket-Sized, Open Source, NAS

【DUAL BAND AC WIRELESS ROUTER】 Dual band network with wireless speed 400Mbps(2.4G)+867Mbps(5G), Tethering Compatible. A highly stable and powerful IPQ4018 @717MHz CPU. PACKAGE CONTENTS: GL-A1300 (Slate Plus) router with 1-year limited warranty, power adapter (US Plug), Ethernet cable and user manual.
【OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE】 Slate Plus runs on the latest OpenWrt 21.02 operating system and significantly reduced signal interference. You can customize the router and install applications based on your preferences.
【VPN CLIENT & SERVER】 OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers. Max. VPN speed of 28 Mbps (OpenVPN); 170 Mbps (WireGuard)
【NETWORK STORAGE】Our network storage feature supports SAMBA and WebDav protocols. By plugging an external USB hard drive into the router, you can create a private network storage to store and share your documents.
【CAN BE WIDELY USED】 No matter you are at hotel, café, airport, restaurant, RV or other places, you could connect the router to the public WiFi hotspot and secure your connected devices. It is small and light, 118 x 84 x 33 mm (L*W*H) / 429g, which is very convenient to carry around while working or travelling.

SaleRank No. #17

NETGEAR Nighthawk 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50) - AX5400 Dual Band Wireless Speed (Up to 5.4 Gbps) | 2,500 sq. ft. Coverage

Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. for up to 25 devices.
Fast AX5400 Gigabit speed with WiFi 6 technology for uninterrupted streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing
Connects to your existing cable modem and replaces your WiFi router. Compatible with any internet service provider up to 1Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL
Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and more with 4 x 1G Ethernet ports Share a storage drive with any connected device and create a personal cloud storage to access from anywhere using the 1 x 3.0 USB port
NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices with a 30-day free trial

Rank No. #18

Amazon eero mesh WiFi router

FAST STANDALONE ROUTER - The eero mesh WiFi router brings up to 1,500 sq. ft. of fast, reliable WiFi to your home.
WORKS WITH ALEXA- With eero and an Alexa device (not included), you can easily manage wifi access for network profiles to take focus away from screens and back to what’s important.
EASILY EXPAND YOUR SYSTEM - With cross-compatible hardware, you can add eero products as your needs change.
WORKS WITH YOUR INTERENT SERVICE PROVIDER- eero replaces your wifi router and works with most major internet service providers.
SET UP IN MINUTES - The eero app guides you through setup and allows you to manage your network from anywhere.

Rank No. #19

Maximum Range : 1000 Sq Ft
Fast dual band 802.11ac WiFi at a combined aggregate speed of 1.2 Gbps (300Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867Mbps at 5 GHz)
Factory tuned external antennas provide superior signal and far reaching WiFi coverage
Advanced Security and Flexible Wireless Configuration - access point, and WDS point-to-point, point-to-multipoint wireless bridge mode. Memory:128MB NAND flash and 128MB DDR3 RAM
Works with all N150, N300, N600 and AC devices. IPV6 support for improved performance

Rank No. #20

WAVLINK AC1200 WiFi Router Wireless Internet Router for Home, Dual Band Router 2.4GHz and 5GHz with 1000Mbps WAN/LAN Gigabit Ethernet Port, 4 x 5dBi Foldable Antennas, Supports Router Repeater AP Mode

【WiFi Router for Home】The WAVLINK AC1200 WiFi router features 802.11ac WiFi technology for faster speeds, more capacity and less network congestion. Works with all internet service providers, such as Comcast, Charter, AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier,etc.(A modem is required for most internet service providers).
【Dual Band WiFi Router】Dual band router is used to connect more wifi devices. The total network speed is around 1200 Mbps. 900Mbps in the 5GHz band and 300 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band. Simple tasks such as email or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band, while bandwidth-intensive tasks such as online gaming or 4K video streaming can be handled by the 5GHz band. More than 64-128 devices can be connected at the same time.
【Router/Repeater/AP Operating Modes】WAVLINK router supports Router Mode, Access Point and Repeater Modes. Router/AP Mode is ideal for converting wired networks into wireless networks, Repeater mode is used to boost WiFi signals and extend WiFi coverage of existing wireless networks.
【Stable WiFi Connections】This wireless wifi router supports wired connection of computers,game consoles, streaming players with 2 Gigabit LAN ports. 4 x 5dBi high-performance omni-directional and foldable antennas enhance the router's reception sensitivity and transmission capability, maximising WiFi range and greatly improving network performance. Enjoy safe and secure internet connections for you and your family, with WPA/WPA2 PSK mixed security and industry level password encryption.
【Easy to Setup】This wifi router is easy to set up and if you encounter any problems during the setup process please feel free to contact us📧. WAVLINK AC1200 WiFi Router comes with a 1-year warranty. 🛒Package includes: 1 x Wireless Router, 1 x RJ-45 Network Cable, 1 x DC 12V Power Adapter, 1 x Quick Installation Guide.

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