Best Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals 2024: prepare for the Prime Big Deal Days
Get ready for some top Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals over the Prime Big Deal Days
Want to find the top Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals? With Amazon announcing Prime Big Deal Days running October 8 - 9, our team is preparing to track the biggest discounts on the top models.
Our team of experts have tested the best Wi-Fi routers for when you need better coverage around the home or office. And we can help you find the best deals on routers, whether you’re looking for a mesh router set-up or a new Wi-Fi router for business or gaming. We’ll be exploring connection speeds, Wi-Fi protocols, and the best value deals around.
You can check our pick of the last Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals below, and bookmark this page as we continue to update it with all the latest discounts and price-drops. For more savings, visit our Amazon Prime Day deals hub.
Editor's Picks: Best Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals 2024
TP-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router: was $100 Now $85 at Amazon
Save $15 If you're looking to improve network speeds, this TP-Link AX1800 is a dual-band gigabit Wi-Fi 6 router for streaming, gaming, and more. As an added bonus, the router boasts support for VPN servers, Alexa integration, and works as a standalone unit or as part of a mesh.
In the UK? Currently, the TP-Link AX1800 was £90 now £54 at Amazon.
US retailer links
- Amazon: Save on Wi-Fi routers
- Best Buy: Discounts and deals on Wi-Fi routers
- Walmart: Save on Wi-Fi routers
- Newegg: Get top discounts on Wi-Fi routers
- Target: Money off top Wi-Fi routers
- Costco: Members can find huge discounts on Wi-Fi routers
Amazon Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals
TP-Link Archer AX55 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router: was £130 Now $85 at Amazon
Save $45 with coupon Next-gen, automatically optimized Wi-Fi 6 speeds ensure you've got the pace needed for 4K streaming and top-tier gaming if you use this router, and improved cooling, smart signal sharing and HomeShield mean you can connect devices without worries about conflicts, overheating or security issues. It'll even help your devices save battery life by intelligently governing how they access wireless networking. It doesn't have a huge discount, but you'll use this router reliably for years.
Netgear Nighthawk Cable Modem CM1200: was $250 Now $163 at Amazon
Save $87 Replace your cable modem to save money on rental fees and improve internet connections for smoother online gaming and streaming. The DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem supports the service plans of today and is future ready for XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox. Four gigabit Ethernet ports provide fast wired connections to computers, additional Wi-Fi routers, printers, game consoles, or other devices.
Netgear Nighthawk Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6E System: was $550 Now $358 at Amazon
Save $192 Get 7,500 sq. ft coverage for up to 100 devices with this Nighthawk Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6E System. It includes a router and two satellite extenders providing 5.7 Gbps speed. This also comes with one year of Netgear Armor that helps you manage parental controls and security.
Netgear Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem: was $300 Now $195 at Amazon
Save $105 Replace your modem to save on rental fees with this Netgear Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem CM2000. With DOCSIS 3.1, it promises compatibility across major US ISPs and a 2.5Gbps port to serve the fastest connections around. Customers are reporting an easy setup process and love the durability of the hardware.
Netgear Wi-Fi Range Extender EX6120: was $38 Now $26 at Amazon
Save $12 Get a smooth internet connection wherever and whenever you need it with this Netgear Wi-Fi Range Extender. The extender can increase your Wi-Fi range by up to 1500 Sq Ft and offers the ability to connect up to 25 devices. Best of all, it’s super compact and plugs directly into the wall, making it easy to install.
Google Nest Mesh Wi-fi Router: was $169 Now $42 at Amazon
Save $127 Big savings on the latest Google Nest Wi-Fi router, which earned an impressive 4.5 stars in our review. During tests, performance was good, taking everything good about the original Google router, integrating Google Home, and giving the device a fresh new look. Effectively, you’re getting a mesh router and smart speaker in one here.
Netgear R6700AX 4-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router: was $90 Now $85 at Amazon
Save $5 This is another Wi-Fi 6 router that serves up stunning speed and connectivity, although it's another product without a huge discount. Still, its speeds are worth paying for, and its app support, easy setup and parental control keep things easy to manage. If you've got a busy family full of gamers, this router should be on your shopping list.
Asus RT-AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router: was $160 Now $121 at Amazon
Save $39 Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and smart mesh networking enables you to easily blanket your home or office in reliable, fast wireless internet, and pro-grade security features like wireless encryption and parental controls keep things locked down. You can connect up to 30 devices simultaneously and the RT-AX3000 has a 3000-square-foot range, so it's a great choice for busy families.
Netgear AR 4G LTE Broadband Modem: was $50 Now $45 at Amazon
Save $5 The Netgear 4G LTE Broadband Modem will help you stay connected wherever you are. Simply plug in a nano SIM card from one of the certified providers and take your own Wi-Fi network, with download speeds up to 150Mbps, with you. Ideal for working on the go, for recreational use, or as a backup at home.
Netgear Nighthawk AX4200: was $270 Now $136 at Amazon
Save $134 This is one of the more expensive Wi-Fi 6 choices around, but it has incredible speeds, a 2500 square foot range, loads of physical ports and all-in-one security and parental controls. The Nighthawk app also makes it easy to manage the network. It's pricey, but there isn't much better when it comes to busy household or small workplace connectivity.
TP-Link AC1900 Archer A8 Smart WiFi Router: was $80 Now $50 at Amazon
Save $30 with coupon Don’t want to break the bank with all these Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals? Then the TP-Link AC1900 may be the one for you. For $50, you get a dual-band router with Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Expect greater area coverage thanks to Beamforming and the device’s three antennas. Speeds are good (although they’re not supersonic), connections are stable, and it’s designed to be very simple to set-up.
Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 Router: was $450 Now $199 at Amazon
Save $251 If you’re connecting a lot of devices to your network, the Netgear Nighthawk might be just what you need. With a sleek, sharp design that resembles a stealth plane, this is a 12-stream dual-band gigabit router, with coverage up to 3500 sq.ft and the ability to connect to an impressive 30 devices. Expect Wi-Fi speeds up to 6Gbps. And the USB ports make it ideal for personal cloud storage purposes.
TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System 2-pack: was $110 Now $100 at Amazon
Save $10 The Deco S4 from TP-Link is an attractive cylindrical dual-band Wi-Fi router mesh system that means you can dispense of all those Wi-Fi extenders in every black spot in the house. Wireless coverage is up to 3800 sq. ft, while the unit features two Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting hard-wired devices. A three-pack is also available for extra household coverage.
TP-Link AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 gaming router: was $250 Now $230 at Amazon
Save $20 With its 8 detachable antennas, Beamforming, and a dedicated 4.8Gbps ‘Game Band’ for gaming PCs, TP-Link’s tri-band router is ideal for gamers who know every second counts - and lagging is unacceptable. Like any good Wi-Fi gaming router, there’s also support for VPNs.
Amazon Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals: what to expect
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While we've observed that basically every Wi-Fi router will see a Prime Day discount, the amount certainly varies across product categories and manufacturers.
Many of the biggest discounts we've seen have been on Amazon's own eero routers and kits, which gives some hint about Amazon's strategies for Prime Day – they can clearly afford to offer huge discounts and even potentially sell some of these products at a loss, especially if it's going to keep people around and buying other bits of equipment in Prime Day sales.
Move beyond those arguably cynical moves and you'll find more conventional discounts from more traditional router manufacturers. Most of the products we've evaluated in this group have kept their prices pretty steady for the past few months, so there's no clear evidence of artificial price inflation going on – perhaps because router companies know that tech-savvy buyers will be using browser extensions and tools to check for that sort of behavior when sales approach.
Several of the routers here have reasonable drops of between 8% and 30%, though you can expect some models – like the Linksys EA7300 mentioned here – to have a higher price reduction. That router has been around for a fair while now, hence the huge discount, but it's a perfectly good product for home networking, including streaming and playing online games, so don't rule out heavily-reduced Wi-Fi routers just because they've been around the block.
Happily, then, you should expect price drops on basically every Wi-Fi router as Prime Day approaches. The level of discount will vary, of course, and you should always do your research when it comes to figuring out what kind of Wi-Fi router you need.
Make sure you get an appropriate Wi-Fi standard: the older 802.11ac is fine for everyday use, but you should get a more capable 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E router if you want more connectivity and speed.
Check those speeds, check how many channels you get, and ensure your new router has a wide enough range – it's no good buying a product that won't cover all of your house.
Critically, check the security features to ensure you've got VPN, firewall, WPA3 encryption and other options if you'd like that extra protection, and check for appropriate numbers of USB ports Ethernet sockets depending on how many devices you'd like to connect.
Then, finally, read reviews online, check prices at a range of different retailers and make sure you're buying within budget – even when taking Prime Day discounts into account.
Amazon Prime Day Wi-Fi router deals: FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
The second Amazon Prime Day 2024 is known as the Prime Big Deal Days, and runs through October 8 - 9.
Will I need an Amazon Prime subscription to get Prime Day Wi-Fi Router deals?
Yep. And that's fine if you're already a paid-up Prime member who's familiar with the service. But if this is new for you, don't worry about spending more cash to access the deals – the thirty-day free trial for new members means you can sign up, get those all-important tech savings and cancel before spending anything extra.
How do I become an Amazon Prime member?
You need to be an Amazon Prime member in order to get access to Prime Day deals, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 for a year.
However, new subscribers can take advantage of the 30-day Amazon Prime free trial to buy the deals. You can only use this if you've never been a member before, so it won't be available if you've used it already or if you've signed up for Amazon Prime in the past.
While on the free trial, you get all the other membership benefits including free shipping, access to Prime Video and much more. Do read our Amazon Prime review for full coverage of what you get as part of a membership. That can help you decide if you want to cancel Amazon Prime once your free trial has ended to avoid being charged the monthly fee.
Which Wi-Fi Routers will be discounted on Prime Day?
Our research has covered Amazon's own routers, affordable models from reliable names like TP-Link and high-end products from gaming and enthusiast companies like Asus, Netgear and LinkSys. We're already seeing discounts now in the run-up to Prime Day.
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