The first all-virtual CES is in full swing, and with it comes a slew of new routers to be announced later this year, and with brands like Asus, Netgear, and TP-Link all announcing new products at CES 2021, we thought the best way to tell you about the routers that are coming out We thought the best way to tell you about the upcoming routers was to compile the news into one guide, giving you a first glimpse of the hottest routers of the year

Several trends have continued this year, including the proliferation of the Wi-Fi 6 network standard and the huge popularity of mesh networks Also of note are new voice-controlled options, AI-powered features, and designs that make you want to hide them in your closet

And while many are still making the switch to Wi-Fi 6, the city already has a new standard called Wi-Fi 6e thanks to recent changes by the FCC, the 6 GHz wireless band is now available for in-home networks Wi-Fi 5 and If 6 was a crowded two-lane road, the 6 GHz band opens up a vacant eight-lane highway, promising significant expansion in both bandwidth and number of usable devices for more information on the latest standard in Wi-Fi connectivity, see "Wi-Fi 6: What it is and why it's better" Wi-Fi 6: What it is and why it's better [The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 Wi-Fi gaming router is the first Wi-Fi 6e router to apply this new standard to gaming It can handle multiple devices with ultra-low latency, ensuring optimal gaming performance even when multiple gamers are using the same network

The Rapture GT-AXE11000 is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor and gigabytes of RAM The antenna connectors are optimized to minimize latency, and the thermal management built into the router is on par with the best gaming laptops, using custom heatsinks and board tweaks for better airflow for cooling

With speeds of up to 11,000 Mbps and up to 25 gigabit wired connections, it is truly a speed demon

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 Wi-Fi gaming router will be available later this month for $54999

D-Link's biggest announcement at CES was the D-Link AI M32 AX3200 Wi-Fi 6 AI Mesh Router, a mesh kit that combines Wi-Fi 6 features with AI enhancements to optimize performance the D-Link AI M32 automatically channel selection and intelligently connects devices to the mesh unit, which should provide better than average connectivity throughout the home

The AI M32 delivers speeds of up to 800 Mbps on the 25 GHz band and 2400 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, providing speeds of up to AX3200 (32 Gbps) Each dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh unit covers up to 3,000 square feet, making it a scalable mesh network that can accommodate large spaces, covering the entire house, and even the yard or garage if needed Additional intelligent features include WPA3 network security and voice control when paired with compatible smart speakers

D-Link has not yet announced pricing and availability information for the new mesh routers

Linksys is riding the Wi-Fi 6e excitement with its newly announced Linksys AXE8400 mesh router With the ability to operate in tri-band and support more than 60 devices in each connection node, this high-speed router should provide adequate coverage and performance for even the most data-hungry homes

Each unit can cover up to 3,000 square feet in the 24GHz, 5GHz, and the new 6GHz bands and is certified by both the Wi-Fi Alliance and the FCC Each individual antique has a 4GB LAN connection and a USB 30 port for quick wired connectivity when needed with a built-in 22GHz quad-core processor, the Linksys AXE8400 is described as a prosumer device in many ways, and is more than capable of handling work, school, and play at the same time The AXE8400 is a prosumer device in many ways, providing more than enough connectivity for families trying to work, school, and play at the same time

The Linksys AXE8400 will be available later this year (late spring or early summer, according to the person in charge) for $44999 per unit Two and three-unit packs will also be available, with recommended prices of $84999 and $1,19999, respectively [This triband router combines the stingray-like design of the Nighthawk series with 12 Wi-Fi streams and 59 additional channels to deliver speeds of up to 108 Gbps to accelerate everything from 8K streaming to VR gaming [The 18GHz quad-core processor and multi-gigabit Ethernet support deliver speeds of up to 25 gigabits per second The router boasts five Gigabit ports and two USB 30 connections for connecting storage and printers

The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 will be available later this month for $599

Here's an echo: TP-Link is bringing Alexa to its excellent Deco X20 mesh Wi-Fi system, allowing you to control your router, listen to music, and interact with connected devices and services throughout your home with the new TP-Link Deco Voice X20 This move is part of Netgear's OrbiFi system This move is similar to other integrations of voice and networking devices, such as Netgear's Orbi Voice and Google's Nest Wi-Fi, as TP-Link's excellent Deco X20 mesh Wi-Fi kit adds the best router features and is better than ever

The canister-shaped mesh node has a built-in far-field microphone to hear Alexa's commands from up to 10 meters away, and a built-in speaker with bass, so you don't need another Amazon Echo Dot or similar device to play music and hear Alexa's You can hear the dulcet tones

The Deco X20 mesh system, launched last year, provides up to 4,000 square feet of Wi-Fi 6 coverage in a two-pack, but can be expanded with additional nodes and older Deco products (though not as fast as Wi-Fi 6 can handle) Thus, Dco X20 Voice can easily be added to an already good mesh system, adding simple interaction without requiring a complete upgrade of the network solution

It is not yet known when Deco X20 Voice will be available for sale or how much it will cost