Brian Nadel

The Innova CarScan Inspector 5310 diagnostic scanner is cheap, easy to use and offers repair suggestions

Easy to set up, the $120 BlueDriver Pro Scan Tool is a great Bluetooth-based scanner

Google Wifi is easy to use, more affordable than competing mesh routers and delivers solid performance (if you get the three-pack).

The Trendnet TPL-423E2K powerline extender offers good-enough performance for a low price, with features that make it a better buy than you might expect.

The Zyxel PLA5456 powerline extender offers convenience and easy setup, but does it have the performance that you need?

The Netgear Orbi RBK752 offers a cheaper way to get an Orbi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6, but the savings come with diminished performance and shorter range, making it ideal for mid-sized homes.

The Linksys Velop AX4200 is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh value for the largest homes.

With Wi-Fi 6 speeds and a slew of top-shelf features, the Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is one of the best gaming routers we've ever seen

The Linksys MR7350 is a basic Wi-Fi 6 router built for the AX era, giving you solid performance for less than you'd spend on most Wi-Fi 5 routers.

Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 that's great for most homes.

The TP-Link RE650 AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender has the power to push a network into uncovered areas. But it could cost as much as your router and could block adjacent AC outlets.

The Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender is a bargain for basic Wi-Fi that's simple to use.

The Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) is the fastest Wi-Fi extender, with the latest Wi-Fi 6 support.

The Netgear Orbi Voice combines Alexa voice control, data and audio

The Linksys Max Stream MR9600 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that is among the smallest and least obtrusive Wi-Fi 6 routers.

The Eero mesh router delivers house-filling Wi-Fi at a reasonable price.

The TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is easy to setup and use, but performance can be erratic

The Linksys Velop is pretty powerful, but it's also pricey and delivered inconsistent test results.

While pricey, the Netgear Orbi RBK50 is one of the fastest, most powerful routers we've tested, even without its extension.

With an interface that can control an assortment of home-automation devices, Samsung's SmartThings Wifi mesh network can fill the largest homes with data.

The Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) puts data in all the right places, offering the fastest Wi-Fi 6 mesh kit you can buy.

It may be big and expensive, but TP-Link's Archer C5400X combines first-rate speed, range and built-in security to rule over all other gaming routers.

Great balance of price, features and performance

The Netgear Nighthawk AC2300 (RS400) is a Wi-Fi router that's built to provide Wi-Fi to your home while protecting your household from hackers and threats.

Fast, cheap and secure are the watchwords for TP-Link's Archer C2300. The router excels in Wi-Fi performance and is among the least expensive available routers that include antivirus protection.