These TP-Link Roam 6 Travel Routers Are Now on Sale at Their Lowest Prices Ever.
A travel router seems unnecessary until you encounter unreliable hotel Wi-Fi, device limits, or a public network you’d rather not use. The TP-Link Roam 6 is designed for just such situations, and its AX3000 variant is currently on sale on Amazon for $79.99, down from $99.99, while the cheaper AX1500 is $49.98, down from $59.99. According to price tracking sites, both routers are currently at their lowest prices.
So, the choice basically comes down to whether you want to save $30 or pay more for a faster network and additional bandwidth—both options can turn the Wi-Fi in a hotel, Airbnb, or other public space into a single private network for your devices. This means you can connect the router once, then connect your phone, laptop, tablet, and streaming stick to it, instead of having to connect each device separately. They also support OpenVPN and WireGuard, so you can route the traffic of connected devices through the VPN if you want an extra layer of privacy.
If you frequently travel with multiple devices, work remotely, or simply want more speed, I’d recommend the AX3000 . It delivers speeds of up to 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, compared to 1201 Mbps and 300 Mbps, respectively, on the AX1500 , and can support up to 80 connected devices instead of 60. You also get a 2.5 Gbps WAN port for faster wired internet, as well as USB 3.0 for things like dialing up your phone, using USB tethering, or sharing files. None of these improvements will solve the problem of poor hotel internet, but they make the AX3000 more suitable for heavy use with a stable connection.
Meanwhile, the AX1500 still offers Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, USB tethering, and basic travel router features, making it a better choice if you mostly travel alone or just want an easy way to connect your laptop, phone, and a few other devices to the internet.