Best VPN Routers In 2021

The first VPN router on our list is the popular NetGear R6700 Nighthawk AC1750. It’s well known in the industry as being probably the best VPN router for large homes that don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars. The reason it’s so effective for home use is that it has a 1GHz Dual Core Processor that is designed to handle more than 12 separate devices with Wi-Fi connection. Any modern parent will know how useful this will be when you’ve got kids upstairs playing on tablets and games consoles, and you want to connect to the internet downstairs.

It can handle up to 450 Mbps on the 2.4GHz frequency band and up to 1300 on 5GHz. Whilst this isn’t the best-in-class speed, it’s ample for home use. Other advantages of this VPN wireless router include larger and thicker antennas than its predecessor, which increases the range of the connection and also reduces dead spots around the house.

The Linksys WRT AC3200 Dual-Band Open Source Router is a big step up from the first VPN router we featured. Before we launch into the good things about this router, we’ll cover a few problems first. A lot of people have a problem with the design of the console, complaining that it looks a decade out of date. We’d agree that it isn’t the most modern looking router, but it could turn some people off. The other main complaint is that the 2.4GHz speeds aren’t that impressive, considering the price.

Now, onto the good bits. Firstly, this router is famed for having extremely fast 5GHz speeds. If you already have a fast internet connection and you want to make the most out of it, this VPN router can definitely handle it. The other main benefit is the speed at which it can transfer files.

If you’re looking for something a bit more budget-friendly, you should consider the TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router. It’s considerably cheaper than the VPN routers we’ve looked at so far, but you can expect a drop in quality as well. The reason we decided to include in on our list is that it’s reasonably priced for an AC1750 router that delivers this kind of performance. As is the case with the cheapest routers, it delivers impressive close-range performance. When you’re in the room with it, you should have no problem achieving the 450mbps – 1300Mbps speeds that it’s capable of. And it can be boosted to 1750Mbps. However, the connection is pretty spotty at long range and you can expect some dead spots in rooms away from the router. The other main downside is that the file transfer speed is really poor, because of the fact that it’s still sporting USB 2.0 technology.

But, it’s not all bad news. It has four LAN ports, which means you have fast access on up to four wired devices. This makes it an absolutely ideal option for a couple or small family that don’t need the reliable connectivity of an MU-MIMO enabled router. It’s also really easy to install, which makes a nice change from some of the more expensive VPN routers. If you’re serious about your connection speeds and you’ve got lots of devices, this router probably isn’t going to cut it. But for small households it’s perfect. To always have perfect signal in your home, check out our top picks of the best wifi extenders.

The TP-Link AC1200 Smart Wi-Fi Router is the cheapest VPN router for home use on our list. At less than $50, it’s almost certainly one of the cheapest on the market as well. Admittedly, it’s an entry-level AC1200 router, but don’t let that put you off because it’s perfect for small houses and apartments. If you’re looking for a VPN router that can confidently cover a large house, look away now.

Due to the fact that it’s an entry-level router, it’s very light on added features. But it has two things that we really like. First, it’s got four LAN ports, so if you can have it next to your main devices you can get guaranteed high speeds at all times. And the second thing we like is the fact that it has MU-MIMO technology. That means the rest of your devices can enjoy the same speed, without being affected by how many devices are connected. For a router with built-in VPN at this price range, this is an impressive feature. Of course, because this router is designed primarily for apartments, it’s not very effective at long range.

The Asus Gaming Router is all about speed. It’s a high-end router AC5300 router that is a noticeable step up from anything we’ve featured so far – but that step up is accompanied by a big step up in price. However, if you’re serious about fast and secure internet, you definitely won’t be disappointed by this router. One of the best things about this type of router is the fact that the performance is just as good, or better, at long ranges. Gone are the days where you have to sit right next to the router to get optimal performance.

The reason for this incredible performance is the fact that it has tri-band Wi-Fi (dual 5 GHz, single 2.4 GHz). That means it can achieve a maximum speed of 5334 Mbps and has a coverage of 5,000 square meters. Basically, it’s an absolute monster. It’s powered by a 1.8GHz 64bit Quad-Core processor, which maximizes the data throughput.