A VPN router is a router that runs a VPN client to encrypt traffic for every device on a home network.
A VPN router lets you run your router as VPN client for every device, including smart TVs. Look for WireGuard support for the best speed.
Amazon prices as of Oct 23, 2026, 6:13 PM UTC. Prices change.
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| ASUS RT-AX57 Go AX1800 WiFi 6 Travel Router | ASUS | Travel | WiFi 6 | AX1800 | 2 | 1 Gbps | — | $99 | $55.00 | Buy |
| ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 WiFi 6 Router | ASUS | Router | WiFi 6 | AX5400 | 2 | 1 Gbps | 2,500 sq ft | $129 | $23.89 | Buy |
| GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 AX3000 WiFi 6 Travel Router | GL.iNet | Travel | WiFi 6 | AX3000 | 2 | 1 Gbps | — | $149 | $49.67 | Buy |
| ASUS RT-BE58U BE5800 WiFi 7 Router | ASUS | Router | WiFi 7 | BE5800 | 2 | 1 Gbps | 2,500 sq ft | $150 | $25.86 | Buy |
| ASUS RT-AXE7800 AXE7800 WiFi 6E Router | ASUS | Router | WiFi 6E | AXE7800 | 3 | 2.5 Gbps | 2,500 sq ft | $189 | $24.23 | Buy |
| ASUS RT-AX86U Pro AX5700 WiFi 6 Router | ASUS | Router | WiFi 6 | AX5700 | 2 | 2.5 Gbps | 2,500 sq ft | $199 | $34.91 | Buy |
| GL.iNet Slate 7 GL-BE3600 BE3600 WiFi 7 Travel Router | GL.iNet | Travel | WiFi 7 | BE3600 | 2 | 2.5 Gbps | — | $279 | $77.50 | Buy |
| ASUS RT-AX88U Pro AX6000 WiFi 6 Router | ASUS | Router | WiFi 6 | AX6000 | 2 | 2.5 Gbps | 3,000 sq ft | $470 | $78.32 | Buy |
| ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 BE19000 WiFi 7 Mesh System (2-Pack) | ASUS | Mesh system ×2 | WiFi 7 | BE19000 | 3 | 10 Gbps | 5,000 sq ft | $500 | $26.34 | Buy |
| ASUS RT-BE96U BE9600 WiFi 7 Router | ASUS | Router | WiFi 7 | BE9600 | 3 | 10 Gbps | 3,000 sq ft | $629 | $65.57 | Buy |
| ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 BE19000 WiFi 7 Gaming Router | ASUS | Router | WiFi 7 | BE19000 | 3 | 10 Gbps | 3,500 sq ft | $685 | $36.05 | Buy |
You set it up once and every device is covered, even ones that can't run a VPN app. I like it for smart TVs and game consoles.
Some. With WireGuard on a fast router you'll lose very little. I'd avoid old OpenVPN-only routers if your plan is fast.