Wi-Fi 7 isn’t automatically “better” than Wi-Fi 6 in every case. Right now, Wi-Fi 7 routers at the low end (like the BE3600) are basically entry-level devices with the new label slapped on. They’ll support the Wi-Fi 7 standard, but with fewer streams, weaker hardware, and lower real-world performance than some of the more mature Wi-Fi 6/6E models you listed.
For your use case (WFH, PS5, Quest 2):
* AX5400 / AX6600 / AXE75 will likely give you better range and consistency because they have stronger radios and more streams, even if they’re “only” Wi-Fi 6/6E.
* The BE3600 will work fine for basic tasks, but don’t expect it to outperform a higher-end Wi-Fi 6 router just because it says Wi-Fi 7.
So at \~$140 CAD, the BE3600 is more of a budget router with future branding. If you can stretch a bit, the AX5400 or AXE75 are safer picks for stability and gaming.
How big is your home?
I’ve always been an Asus guy and recently moved over to the Ubiquiti ecosystem.
I had an ASUS RT AX5400 which worked perfectly fine for two TVs, a server, two desktops, two laptops, two phones, two iPads, and some IOT stuff.
I upgraded to the UniFi Express 7 (replaced my Verizon router), U7 Pro AP, and a couple UDB-Switches for everything. My throughput is much more stable across everything.
I use the Asus RT-AX82U and it works great. It is currently available for $91.86 on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJJ3RGW](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJJ3RGW)
I got the unifi access point since it's the only good company I know that makes aps, and I had really bad signal at the top floor. I did order a ASUS TUF AX5400 router tho, which router did you have which was problematic? Unifi router seem a bit expensive, expecially since my Internet speed is topped at 375mbps and like 40mbps upload, so I would never use the full power of that anyways, and the Asus router was only £50
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