Best dual band routers under ₹2,000 in India

Oct 20, 2022, 13:53 IST

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A dual-band router offers more flexibility as you can utilize both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for wireless connectivity. It should provide faster speeds than a single-band router. The routers can offer good support while streaming or gaming.

To help you buy a budget dual-band router, here are the best options under ₹2,000 available on Amazon.

How we do our research

Our ranking criteria

We consider each Wi-Fi router's features, including maximum speed, number of ports for connectivity and number of antennas.

Things to consider before buying Wi-Fi routers

There are various factors like network coverage, speeds, and compatibility with your internet service provider to consider. Apart from this, price is also an important factor.

Features compared

Wi-Fi routers	Features	Product link
TP-Link AC750	4 10/100 LAN + 10/100 WAN Ports, Support Guest Network and Parental Control	Buy On
TP-Link Archer A5 AC1200	Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV Streaming	Buy On
D-Link DIR-819	WPA/WPA2 and firewall NAT, SPI, IP Filter, MAC Filter	Buy On
Tenda AC5	5GHz + 300Mbps/2.4GHz, IPV6, Parental Control, Guest Network	Buy On
D-Link DIR-825	200 Mbps Wi-Fi Speed, 5 Gigabit Port, 4 External Antenna	Buy On

TP-Link Archer C20

The TP-Link Archer C20 router claims to provide up to 733Mbps speed with 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands. It comes with three antennas that should be suitable to cover two-bedroom houses. Tasks such as sending an e-mail and web browsing are handled by the 2.4GHz band while gaming and HD streaming is handled by the 5GHz band. The TP-Link Archer C20 router can work in three modes — Router Mode, Access Point Mode and Range Extender Mode.

TP-Link Archer A5

The TP-Link Archer A5 router is said to offer wireless connection speeds up to 1200Mbps with its dual-band compatibility. The Wi-Fi router features four antennas that should provide stable connections and optimal coverage. It supports Access Point mode that can be used to create a new Wi-Fi access point. The TP-Link Archer A5 router is easy to set up and provides wired connectivity through four LAN and one WAN port.

D-Link DIR-819 router

The D-Link DIR-819 router features three high-gain antennas. It supports Repeater mode that can be used for extending wireless coverage to the dead zones. It is easy to install and configure by using a web browser based set up. It is said to offer up to 733Mbps speeds with 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The D-Link DIR-819 router protects your private network by creating a wireless Guest zone for visitors.

Tenda AC5 V3

The Tenda AC5 V3 router is said to offer a combined dual band wireless transmission of 1167 Mbps. It comes with Mu-Mimo Technology that helps it communicate better with multiple devices at a time. It is powered by a 1GHz frequency CPU that is said to offer reliable and stable connectivity. The Tenda AC5 V3 router can be managed easily using the Tenda Wi-Fi app that offers both local and remote management.

D-Link DIR-825

The D-Link DIR-825 router comes with four high-gain antennas that should provide reliable connectivity and optimal coverage. It offers speeds up to 300Mbps on the 2.4Ghz band and up to 867Mbps on 5Ghz band. For wired connectivity, it features one Gigabit WAN and four LAN ports. It works in multiple modes such as Router Mode, Access Point Mode and Range Extender Mode. The D-Link DIR-825 router is said to deliver lag-free gaming performance and smooth streaming.

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