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7 picks
Number one at the top, number 7 at the bottom. The tier label on each card says which price bracket it sits in.
★Editor's Choice
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Our Verdict
The no-compromise flagship - quad-band Wi-Fi 7, dual 10G plus quad 2.5G ports and a full ROG gaming feature set.
Why it's number one: Leads on speed with quad-band BE25000, dual 10G and quad 2.5G ports, and on coverage with eight antennae and AiMesh, with subscription-free security and parental controls; critic average 5/5 from 1 review (TechRadar), and owners rate it 4.5 stars from 25 Amazon AU reviews.
The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 is the enthusiast's end-game router: a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 unit (two 5GHz bands plus 2.4GHz and 6GHz) rated up to 25 Gbps, with the most generous wired loadout on this list - dual 10G ports and quad 2.5G ports - so a 10G NBN/fibre WAN and a 10G NAS or PC can run at once. The 320MHz channels and 4K-QAM extract maximum throughput from Wi-Fi 7 devices, and ASUS's triple-level game acceleration, mobile game mode and subscription-free AiProtection security target gaming households specifically. AiMesh lets you fold it into a wider ASUS mesh later. It's overkill for NBN 100 and the price is steep, but for a large, device-dense, gaming-first home that wants the best and won't upgrade again for years, nothing here matches it.
Speed
10.0
Coverage
9.3
Features
9.3
Owners
7.8
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 25 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Speed 10.0 (rubric 10): Quad-band BE25000 with dual 10G and quad 2.5G ports; TechRadar calls it one of the fastest Wi-Fi 7 routers it has seen, with blistering real-world performance.
Coverage 9.3 (rubric 9): Eight antennae TechRadar says are designed to push the signal into every corner of the home, and AiMesh lets it join a wider mesh per the card.
Features 9.3 (rubric 9): Free parental controls and subscription-free AiProtection security per TechRadar and the card, plus gaming prioritisation and virtual networks; TechRadar finds the app clunky.
For larger or double-brick homes where a single router's signal dies two rooms away, the Deco BE65 2-pack covers up to ~560 square metres with consistent Wi-Fi 7. It's a tri-band mesh with a dedicated 6GHz backhaul - the two nodes talk to each other on a separate 6GHz channel instead of stealing bandwidth from the 5GHz band your devices use, which is the real difference between a proper mesh and a hallway Wi-Fi extender. Setup through the Deco app is simple and the nodes auto-manage band and node steering as you move around the house. For households streaming, gaming and video-calling across a large floor plan at once, it removes the friction a single router can't. Larger older homes may want the 3-pack.
Speed
8.9
Coverage
8.9
Features
8.5
Owners
8.8
Owners is the 4.7★ Amazon AU rating from 445 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Speed 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6GHz, MLO and 320MHz channels; four 2.5G ports per unit per TechRadar's BE63 review; the AU BE65 is rated 9.2Gbps against the US 10Gbps.
Coverage 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Two-node mesh with a dedicated 6GHz backhaul rated for about 560 sq m per the card; Tom's Guide found the BE63 pair left gaps in a 3,500 sq ft home and long-range speed suffers.
Features 8.5 (rubric 8): Free parental controls and content filters in the Deco app per TechRadar, with some HomeShield features behind a subscription.
The GL.iNet Flint 3 packs a genuinely unusual amount of hardware into a value Wi-Fi 7 router. It's tri-band BE9300, so alongside 2.4GHz and 5GHz you get a 6GHz band with MLO for clean throughput to newer phones and laptops. The standout is the ports: five 2.5G Ethernet jacks where most routers at this price give you one, which makes it a great hub for a fast NBN plan, a NAS and a couple of wired PCs. GL.iNet's roots are in travel and privacy hardware, so the built-in WireGuard and OpenVPN performance is among the fastest you'll find in a consumer router, and the OpenWrt-based firmware adds AdGuard Home ad-blocking and deep network controls. It asks a little more of you than a plug-and-play TP-Link or eero, but for a tinkerer on a fast connection who wants 6GHz headroom and serious VPN speed without flagship pricing, it's excellent value.
Speed
8.9
Coverage
7.8
Features
9.6
Owners
7.7
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 1,067 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Speed 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Tri-band BE9300 with 6GHz and MLO, all five ports 2.5GbE including dual WAN per TechRadar; TechRadar notes a slower SoC than the Flint 2.
Coverage 7.8 (rubric 7): Provisional: neither the card nor TechRadar gives a range figure, and TechRadar calls the mesh implementation its only significant failing.
Features 9.6 (rubric 9.5): WireGuard and OpenVPN baked in at up to 680Mbps, AdGuard Home ad-blocking and parental controls and multi-WAN failover with no subscription, on OpenWrt, per TechRadar.
The Archer BE550 is the router most NBN households on 500 or 1000 plans should buy. Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, a combined 9.2 Gbps, full 6GHz support and - unusually at this price - four 2.5G ports rather than a single WAN port, so wired connections to a NAS, gaming PC or smart TV all get a real speed bump too. The interference-free 6GHz band gives compatible devices a noticeably cleaner connection in congested apartments and dense suburbs. EasyMesh support means you can add any EasyMesh-certified router later (any brand) to extend coverage, and TP-Link's HomeShield covers basic network security free. At around A$399 it delivers the bulk of flagship performance for less than half the price - the best all-round pick for a busy Australian home.
Speed
8.9
Coverage
8.5
Features
8.5
Owners
7.4
Owners is the 4.3★ Amazon AU rating from 585 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Speed 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Tri-band BE9300 Wi-Fi 7 with 6GHz and 2.5G on all five ports; Expert Reviews found it faster than similarly priced rivals with properly implemented MLO, but it is not a flagship.
Coverage 8.5 (rubric 8): Expert Reviews says it suits a four-bedroom home and it is EasyMesh-extendable with any brand per the card; no whole-home test.
Features 8.5 (rubric 8): HomeShield basic security free, VPN support and EasyMesh per Expert Reviews and the card, but HomeShield's best parental and security features need a subscription.
Wi-Fi 7 has finally reached the price where the budget pick should not be a Wi-Fi 6 router any more. The Archer BE3600 is dual-band rather than tri-band, so there is no 6GHz radio, but it brings the two things that actually matter on an NBN connection: a 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN port and Multi-Link Operation. The 2.5G port is the important one - it means an NBN 500 or 1000 plan is not capped at gigabit the moment your traffic hits the router, which is exactly where the outgoing Archer AX55 ran out of road. MLO lets compatible phones and laptops use the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously, which smooths out the drops you get walking between rooms. Combined speeds are 3.6Gbps (2882Mbps on 5GHz, 688Mbps on 2.4GHz), there is a USB 3.0 port for network storage, and HomeShield covers parental controls and IoT security. Setup through the Tether app takes about five minutes. For a house on NBN 100 to 1000 that does not need mesh, this is the one to buy.
Speed
8.1
Coverage
8.1
Features
8.5
Owners
7.7
Critics
9.0
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 45 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Critics averages 3 published reviews. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Speed 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with no 6GHz but MLO and two 2.5GbE ports; Tom's Guide measured 1.23Gbps at 15 feet and TechRadar saturated a 910Mb connection at short range.
Coverage 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Tom's Guide covered a 3,500 sq ft home with consistency, but Expert Reviews warns it might struggle to fill larger homes; EasyMesh-expandable per both.
Features 8.5 (rubric 8): Expert Reviews found free parental profiles, per-device QoS, guest and IoT networks and a VPN server and client; HomeShield Security+ is a paid extra.
The Nighthawk RS600 is for households that take their network seriously. It's the only router on this list with a 10G internet port, so it's the one to pair with a future NBN 2000 plan or a fibre connection beyond gigabit. Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 pushes up to 18 Gbps combined with coverage around 250 square metres and strong signal penetration. What separates it from similarly priced TP-Link units is the internals - a more powerful processor, more RAM, and Netgear's Bitdefender-powered Armor security (free for the first year). Gaming households get low latency and granular QoS to prioritise game and video-call traffic over background downloads. The catch: some advanced security and management features move to a paid Netgear Armor subscription after year one.
Speed
9.3
Coverage
8.9
Features
7.8
Owners
6.1
Owners is the 3.9★ Amazon AU rating from 451 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Speed 9.3 (rubric 9): Tri-band BE18000 with 10G WAN and 10G LAN; Tom's Guide measured 1.34Gbps at 15 feet but found MLO missing at review, and Notebookcheck calls the 2.4GHz band slow.
Coverage 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Notebookcheck's verdict is great Wi-Fi range and Tom's Guide says it excelled at middle distances with 1.28Gbps through a wall; Netgear rates it for 3,300 sq ft.
Features 7.8 (rubric 7): Armor security is a 30-day trial per Notebookcheck and Tom's Guide says support and security are time-limited trials costing over $100 a year; OpenVPN only.
If you want mesh Wi-Fi 7 without thinking about bands, backhaul or QoS, the eero 7 is the easiest route in. A single unit covers up to ~190 square metres and supports internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps; add more eeros any time and they self-organise into one network using eero's TrueMesh routing. Setup is genuinely a few minutes in the eero app, and because it's an Amazon device it ties neatly into Alexa and works as a smart-home hub for Thread and Matter devices. The trade-offs are deliberate: it's dual-band (no dedicated 6GHz backhaul), the interface hides the advanced controls enthusiasts like, and some features such as advanced security and ad-blocking sit behind an eero Plus subscription. But for a non-technical household that just wants reliable, expandable Wi-Fi that works, nothing here is simpler.
Speed
7.8
Coverage
8.1
Features
7.4
Owners
7.5
Owners is the 4.3★ Amazon AU rating from 102 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Speed 7.8 (rubric 7): Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with no 6GHz and two 2.5Gb ports; Trusted Reviews found it only just ahead of Wi-Fi 6 in a congested area and TechRadar calls the performance modest.
Coverage 8.1 (rubric 7.5): A single unit covers about 190 sq m per the card and TechRadar reports good range; expandable with more eeros via TrueMesh.
Features 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Parental controls, content filters, VPN and malware protection all need an eero Plus subscription per TechRadar; the app is easy but hides manual controls.
Pros
+ Effortless setup and whole-home expansion
+ Wi-Fi 7; supports internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps
+ Built-in Thread/Matter smart-home hub and Alexa integration
Cons
− Dual-band - no dedicated 6GHz backhaul
− Advanced security and ad-blocking need an eero Plus subscription
We researched the Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems available on Amazon Australia, evaluating each on Wi-Fi standard (6, 6E or 7), band configuration, WAN and LAN port speeds, real-world coverage in Australian homes, feature set (MLO, 6GHz, security, app experience) and value at AU retail prices. Routers were matched to NBN speed tiers and home sizes rather than chasing headline numbers, then scored across speed, coverage, features and value. Prices are in AUD and refreshed regularly.
Scored on Speed 40%, Coverage 35%, Features and security 25%, plus owner ratings and critic reviews
On NBN 100 or below, a good Wi-Fi 6 router handles it easily for under A$160. NBN 250 and 500 benefit from Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. On NBN 1000 or the newer NBN 2000 plans you genuinely need Wi-Fi 7 with a 2.5G or 10G WAN port - a standard gigabit port can't even accept those speeds.
Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6 - Does It Matter?
Wi-Fi 7 is faster, handles more devices at once, and adds Multi-Link Operation (MLO) so a device can use multiple bands simultaneously for better reliability. In a small apartment on NBN 100 it's overkill; in a four-bedroom home with 15+ devices it makes a real difference, especially in congested areas.
Single Router vs Mesh
A single router with good antennas covers most Australian homes under ~150 m². Beyond that, or through solid brick walls, a mesh system spreads signal far more evenly and kills dead zones without the fuss of Wi-Fi extenders. Mesh costs more but is the right call for large or multi-storey homes.
Don't Overlook the WAN Port
If you're on NBN 250 or above, a 2.5G WAN port is essential - standard gigabit Ethernet maxes out near 940 Mbps, so a 2.5G (or 10G) port is what lets the router actually accept your full plan speed. Every router on this list has at least a 2.5G port.
Security and Subscriptions
Most routers include free basic security (TP-Link HomeShield, ASUS AiProtection, Netgear Armor, eero), but several gate the advanced features behind an ongoing subscription. ASUS's AiProtection is notably subscription-free; factor in the ongoing cost if you want the full feature set on the others.
Most NBN providers hand you a modem-router when you sign up, and it works - just. But add a few people, a smart TV or two, laptops on video calls and someone gaming, and that little ISP box quietly throttles the whole house. A proper router makes a daily difference, and in 2026 the best Wi-Fi routers for NBN are better value than they've ever been.
This list spans every budget and speed tier - from a Wi-Fi 6 router under A$160 that handles NBN 100 with ease, through the Wi-Fi 7 sweet spot around A$300-400, to whole-home mesh and a flagship gaming router for the most demanding setups. Every pick is chosen for Australian NBN connections specifically, not US broadband specs that don't translate here.
We've focused on what actually matters locally: real coverage in Australian homes, a 2.5G or faster WAN port for NBN 250+ plans, and value at Australian retail prices. All prices are in AUD and every router is available on Amazon AU.
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