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Standalone Wi-Fi 7 routers — not mesh kits — compared on official TP-Link, ASUS and NETGEAR specification tables and official technical-spec PDFs. We score official combined PHY class, the fastest official Ethernet port, official Ethernet port count and official band count. USB ports are not counted; an official 10 Gbps SFP+ port is. A missing official figure is shown as Not listed and scores at the category minimum. There are no prices, ratings or lab tests.
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TP-Link Archer BE900
Score 9.2/10 · Check price
Why it wins: Wi-Fi 7, official BE24000 class, quad-band, 7 official Ethernet ports, up to 10 Gbps. Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Official table lists a quad-band radio.
"Not listed" means the official manufacturer specification table we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.
A mesh system or router is an electrical network appliance. Use the official power adapter, keep ventilation clear, and plug it into a surge-protected outlet. Change the default admin password, turn on the official WPA3 option when your clients support it, and install official firmware updates. Outdoor or PoE models must be installed to the maker's weather and electrical instructions. This site does not test real-world throughput, coverage or security.
Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE19000 class, tri-band, 6 official Ethernet ports, up to 10 Gbps
7.4/10
What we like
Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Official table lists a tri-band radio
Official table lists a 10 Gbps Ethernet port
Official table lists 6 Ethernet ports on the main unit
Watch out for
Score breakdown
Official combined PHY rate35%
Fastest official Ethernet port30%
Official Ethernet port count20%
Official radio bands15%
Official combined PHY rate
19000 Mbps
Fastest official Ethernet port
10 Gbps
Official Ethernet port count
6 ports
Official radio bands
3 bands
Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title)
BE19000
Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed)
1000 Mbps
Official radio bands
Tri-band
Official Ethernet wording
Ports: • Multi-Gig Speeds with 10GbE Internet Port—Use - (1) 10 Gbps internet port • Access Control helps to prevent rogue devices the 10 Gig internet port for cable and fiber plans up from connecting to your network to 10 Gbps.2 Compatible with any internet service - (1) 10 G…
Source note
Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model.
Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE18000 class, tri-band, 4 official Ethernet ports, up to 10 Gbps
6.8/10
What we like
Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Official table lists a tri-band radio
Official table lists a 10 Gbps Ethernet port
Official combined class or PHY rate is 18000 Mbps
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Score breakdown
Official combined PHY rate35%
Fastest official Ethernet port30%
Official Ethernet port count20%
Official radio bands15%
Official combined PHY rate
18000 Mbps
Fastest official Ethernet port
10 Gbps
Official Ethernet port count
4 ports
Official radio bands
3 bands
Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title)
BE18000
Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed)
1000 Mbps
Official radio bands
Tri-band
Official Ethernet wording
Ports: to 10 Gbps2. Compatible with any internet service - (1) 10 Gbps internet port • Access Control helps to prevent rogue devices provider. from connecting to your network - (1) 10 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports • 10 GbE Wired Port and More—Plug in wired - (3) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gig…
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Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model.
Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE12000 class, tri-band, 4 official Ethernet ports, up to 2.5 Gbps
3.3/10
What we like
Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Official table lists a tri-band radio
Official table lists a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
Watch out for
Score breakdown
Official combined PHY rate35%
Fastest official Ethernet port30%
Official Ethernet port count20%
Official radio bands15%
Official combined PHY rate
12000 Mbps
Fastest official Ethernet port
2.5 Gbps
Official Ethernet port count
4 ports
Official radio bands
3 bands
Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title)
BE12000
Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed)
1000 Mbps
Official radio bands
Tri-band
Official Ethernet wording
Ports: up to 2.5 Gbps2. Compatible with any internet - (1) 2.5 Gbps internet port • Access Control helps to prevent rogue devices service provider. from connecting to your network - (1) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports • 2.5GbE Wired Port and More—Plug in wired - (3) 10/100/1000 Mb…
Source note
Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model.
Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE9300 class, tri-band, 5 official Ethernet ports, up to 2.5 Gbps
3.1/10
What we like
Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Official table lists a tri-band radio
Official table lists a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
Official table lists 5 Ethernet ports on the main unit
Watch out for
Score breakdown
Official combined PHY rate35%
Fastest official Ethernet port30%
Official Ethernet port count20%
Official radio bands15%
Official combined PHY rate
9300 Mbps
Fastest official Ethernet port
2.5 Gbps
Official Ethernet port count
5 ports
Official radio bands
3 bands
Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title)
BE9300
Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed)
1000 Mbps
Official radio bands
Tri-band
Official Ethernet wording
Ports: up to 2.5 Gbps2. Compatible with any internet - (1) 2.5 Gbps internet port • Access Control helps to prevent rogue devices service provider. from connecting to your network - (2) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports • 2.5GbE Wired Port and More—Plug in wired - (2) 10/100/1000 Mb…
Source note
Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model.
Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE6500 class, dual-band, 4 official Ethernet ports, up to 2.5 Gbps
1.6/10
What we like
Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Official table lists a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
Watch out for
Official table lists a dual-band radio (no dedicated 6 GHz band)
Score breakdown
Official combined PHY rate35%
Fastest official Ethernet port30%
Official Ethernet port count20%
Official radio bands15%
Official combined PHY rate
6500 Mbps
Fastest official Ethernet port
2.5 Gbps
Official Ethernet port count
4 ports
Official radio bands
2 bands
Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title)
BE6500
Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed)
1000 Mbps
Official radio bands
Dual-band
Official Ethernet wording
Ports: - Guest Network: Dedicated network for • Multi-Gig Speeds with 2.5 GbE Internet Port—Use visitor access the 2.5 Gig internet port for cable and fiber plans - (1) 2.5 Gbps internet port up to 2.5 Gbps3. Compatible with any internet - (1) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN port • Acce…
Source note
Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model.
Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE3600 class, dual-band, 5 official Ethernet ports, up to 2.5 Gbps
1.4/10
What we like
Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Official table lists a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
Official table lists 5 Ethernet ports on the main unit
Watch out for
Official table lists a dual-band radio (no dedicated 6 GHz band)
Score breakdown
Official combined PHY rate35%
Fastest official Ethernet port30%
Official Ethernet port count20%
Official radio bands15%
Official combined PHY rate
3600 Mbps
Fastest official Ethernet port
2.5 Gbps
Official Ethernet port count
5 ports
Official radio bands
2 bands
Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title)
BE3600
Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed)
1000 Mbps
Official radio bands
Dual-band
Official Ethernet wording
Technical Specifications RS100 Nighthawk® WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router WiFi 7 from the Leader in WiFi Innovation Leverage the power of WiFi 7 for speeds up to 3.6 Gbps1 at 1.2X faster than WiFi 6.2 The Nighthawk® RS100 WiFi 7 Dual-band Router provides up to 2,000 sq. ft.1 WiFi cove…
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Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model.
Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE5000 class, dual-band, 4 official Ethernet ports, up to 2.5 Gbps
1.4/10
What we like
Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Official table lists a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
Watch out for
Official table lists a dual-band radio (no dedicated 6 GHz band)
Score breakdown
Official combined PHY rate35%
Fastest official Ethernet port30%
Official Ethernet port count20%
Official radio bands15%
Official combined PHY rate
5000 Mbps
Fastest official Ethernet port
2.5 Gbps
Official Ethernet port count
4 ports
Official radio bands
2 bands
Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title)
BE5000
Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed)
1000 Mbps
Official radio bands
Dual-band
Official Ethernet wording
Technical Specifications RS150 Nighthawk® WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router Powerful Connectivity Leverage the power of WiFi 7 for speeds up to 5 Gbps1 at 20% faster than WiFi 6.2 The Nighthawk® RS150 WiFi 7 Dual-band Router provides up to 2,250 sq. ft.1 WiFi coverage and capacity for u…
Source note
Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model.
Buying guide: how to choose the right Wi-Fi 7 router
Read the official class and the official ports together
A high official BE or AX class describes theoretical radio PHY rate, not the speed of your internet plan or a wired backhaul. If you have a multi-gig plan, also check the official WAN/LAN port speed on the same table. We score both, and we label a summed per-band figure computed when the class token itself is missing.
Mesh packs versus a single router
This category lists wi-fi 7 routers only. Pack size is not scored: a 3-pack of the same official radio does not outrank a 2-pack. Coverage claims in square feet are maker estimates and are not scored.
What 'Not listed' means
If a maker's table omits a scored field — for example eero not publishing a BE/AX class, or a travel router not stating port speed — we show Not listed and score that field at the category minimum. We do not borrow a number from a retailer listing.
Safety and setup
Use the official power adapter, change the default admin password, enable the official WPA3 option when your clients support it, and install official firmware. Outdoor and PoE models have additional official install rules. Confirm the current specification with the maker and the retailer before you buy.
How this ranking is calculated
Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method
Official combined PHY rateThe official BE class number, or the sum of official per-band PHY rates when the class token is missing (labelled computed). Scale: 3600 → 25000 Mbps.
35%
Fastest official Ethernet portThe fastest official Ethernet port on the router, including 10 Gbps RJ45 or SFP+ when the official I/O table lists it. Scale: 1 → 10 Gbps.
30%
Official Ethernet port countHow many official Ethernet ports the router has, from the maker's I/O or technical-spec table. Scale: 1 → 10 ports.
20%
Official radio bandsDual-band, tri-band or quad-band as listed on the official specification table. Scale: 2 → 4 bands.
No. Every scored figure comes from an official TP-Link, ASUS or NETGEAR specification table or official technical-spec PDF, linked on the product page. We do not publish prices, ratings or lab throughput.
What does official combined PHY rate mean?
It is the official BE, AX or AXE class number on the maker's table (BE19000 means 19,000 Mbps). When a class token is missing we add the official per-band PHY rates and label that figure computed. It is a theoretical maximum, not a measured speed.
Do you include USB or SFP+ ports in the Ethernet count?
USB ports are not counted. An official 10 Gbps SFP+ port is counted as Ethernet when the maker's I/O table lists it alongside RJ45 ports.
Why might two routers with the same class have different scores?
The class is only one field. Official Ethernet speed, official port count and official band count also go into the formula. If one official field is missing, that product scores at the category minimum for it.
Are travel or 'Go' routers included?
Yes, when they appear on the official US product list with a specification table. A single official Ethernet port is listed as such and does not beat a router whose table lists more ports.