A powerful two-node mesh kit that can supply fast wireless speeds at long distances. Includes good parental filtering options.

A two-node mesh kit that is fast from close range. Will provide a modest speed boost at long distances. Includes good parental filtering options.

A two-node mesh kit that is fast from close range. Can supply a noticeable speed boost at long distances. Hardware is a bit light and may be easy to tip if cabling is heavy.

A three-node mesh kit that can supply a noticeable modest boost at long distances. Only has one usable Ethernet port, which might be a hindrance to some.

A three-node mesh kit that is fast from close range. Can supply a noticeable speed boost at long distances.

A three-node, Wi-Fi 6-based mesh system that has built-in Google Assistant on the two of the nodes, but not on the main router (the nodes have speakers, microphones, and mute switches). It can provide a decent boost in performance across longer distances.

A two-node, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that can give a decent speed boost across longer distances. A rare system that has USB ports so that external storage devices can be shared over a network.

A three-node, Wi-Fi 6-based system with very basic build quiality. The nodes are very light and the one used as the router may not sit flat on the table when an Ethernet cable is plugged in. Performance was good overall, with the system providing a noticeable boost in speed across longer distances. Ethernet backhaul is an option, which is convenient if you have data cabling throughout your home. Initial installation via the recommended app took multiple attempts to find the router unit.

A three-node, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 kit that can provide a modest boost over longer distances. Ethernet backhaul is an option, which is convenient if you have data cabling throughout your home.

A two-node, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that's quick from close proximity, and which can give decent speed across longer distance. Some features for security and parental control cost extra.

A relatively low-cost Orbi system that can be used to extend the network in a small home. It's a dual-band, two-node, Wi-Fi 6 kit that can provide a modest boost over longer distances.

A two-node, tri-band mesh system with dedicated 5GHz (2400Mbps) backhaul. It wasn't the fastest performer in our tests, despite the dedicated 5GHz backhaul, but it still produced a noticeable difference in speed across longer distances. There are subscriptions for online safety that can be confusing to navigate during setup, which add parental filters, and online threat detection, but are not necessary for the basic operation of the product.

A powerful two-node mesh kit that can supply reasonable all-round performance, but it was not as fast as the similarly powerful kits in this test. Multiple available subscriptions for security and parental features can be confusing

A powerful three-node mesh kit that can supply fast wireless speeds at long distances. Includes good parental filtering options.

A three-node, Wi-Fi 6 mesh system. It can use Ethernet backhaul, which is convenient if you have data cabling throughout your home

A relatively low-cost, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that can provide a good speed across longer distances. Ethernet backhaul is an option, which is convenient if you have data cabling throughout your home.

A two-node, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6 mesh kit that gives excellent speed from close range, and which can also provide good speed from longer distance. Ethernet backhaul is an option, which is convenient if you have data cabling throughout your home.

A two-node, Wi-Fi 6-based mesh system that produced good performance across longer distances. Ethernet backhaul is an option, which is convenient if you have data cabling throughout your home.