At close range on the 5-GHz band, it can go toe-to-toe with most of the devices on this list. But if you want enhanced security and parental controls, you have to subscribe, which takes the shine off the value. Speed and stability on the 5-GHz and 6-GHz bands were excellent, though the range on the 6-GHz band is limited. The Tether app is solid, with some gaming-specific options, but separate subscriptions are required for extra security and parental controls. TP-Link’s Security+ ($5/month, $36/year) and Advanced Parental Controls ($3/month, $18/year) bring full-featured parental controls and network security.