ModelSummaryPrice*More detailsIt has some free basic parental controls, but you need a subscription for some features.$199.99View on AmazonWe really love this mesh router for its parental controls, but its lack of multi-gig internet support makes it hard to recommend.$299.00View on AmazonYou need a subscription for parental controls and security.$81.12View on AmazonNETGEAR’s gaming router lacks in a lot of areas, including multi-gig internet support.$176.39View on AmazonYou don’t see blazing fast speeds with this budget-oriented router.$72.00View on AmazonIt’s great if you need whole-home coverage on a budget but not the fastest speeds on the planet.$169.98View on Amazon, As with most Wi-Fi 7 routers, it’s expensive, but you get many features for the money, including a pair of 10GbE networking ports, high-speed USB connectivity, free parental control software , With most new gadgets supporting the Wi-Fi 7 standard and more affordable routers coming onto the market, I'm recommending a Wi-Fi 7 router as the best overall for the first time. The Asus RT .