Best Wi-Fi Routers for power consumption

#1 GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7
5.0

Power draw is consistently low, typically around single-digit watts in several tests. That makes USB-C power banks and laptop power practical for travel use.

Pros: Wi-Fi speed, close-range speed

Cons: mesh performance, seamless handoff

#2 Netgear Nighthawk M7
3.5

Moderate workloads use roughly a workday’s worth of battery, while heavier multi-device sessions increase power draw noticeably.

Pros: Wi-Fi standard support, web interface setup

Cons: 160 MHz support, long-range speed

#3 Fritz!Box 5690 Pro
2.8

Power use is acceptable under heavy activity but less impressive at idle, where reviewers feel efficiency could be better.

Pros: long-range speed, whole-home coverage

Cons: XGS-PON support, Matter support