Best for 2.4 GHz performance
D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95
5.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2.4 GHz performance
2.4 GHz performance Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Fritz!Box 5690 Pro
4.0 feature score
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7
2 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
Best overall product
MSI Roamii BE Pro
4.3 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.
The combined 2.4GHz/5GHz network immediately reached the full 150Mbps available in the office test.
Pros: wireless performance, Wi-Fi speed
Cons: content filtering
The 2.4GHz band is viewed as solid for IoT and older devices, but it is also the one band that does not receive full Wi-Fi 7 support.
Pros: long-range speed, whole-home coverage
Cons: XGS-PON support, Matter support
The 2.4GHz band is serviceable rather than exceptional, with tests showing roughly expected travel-router speeds. It is useful for compatibility and range, while 5GHz is the performance band.
Pros: Wi-Fi speed, close-range speed
Cons: mesh performance, seamless handoff
The 2.4GHz band delivered respectable nearby throughput and useful coverage, although it weakened at longer distances.
Pros: close-range speed, download performance
Cons: automatic configuration, interface responsiveness
The 2.4GHz band works, but it is slower and does not consistently add the range benefit users might expect.
Pros: Wi-Fi standard support, web interface setup
Cons: 160 MHz support, long-range speed