You pay some premium for faster WiFi. If your devices don’t go faster you will be unimpressed with a faster WiFi router.
I also require USB and USB3.0 costs more and USB-C might be more again.
My routers(with a USB3.0 hard disk) can become a DVR with my IP cameras in an emergency too.
Many good suggestions. I have a few ASUS motherboards but no routers, solid stuff IMneverHO.
I have had great experience with TP-Link. Much bang for the buck.
I keep an old TP-Link N300 around as a spare spare.
I currently use and enjoy Linksys WiFi routers because I found good deals when looking and they work with DD-WRT 3rd party firmware.
I don’t think custom firmware matters to you though.
The last router I purchased as a ‘spare’ is a refurbished Linksys WRT1900AC from Amazon for US$62.00 delivered. It’s not new but has decent WiFi speed, GIG ethernet, and USB3.0 for storage.
My daily driver gateway router is a Linksys WRT-32X.
It has been on since February 2019 working flawlessly.
Set and forget so far :-)
Amazon often has some good deals if you are willing to go thru a few pages of products.
Most vendors have decent products nowadays.
They all have shipped a lemmon or two also.
I had a Netgear lemmon but know happy Netgear customers.
Your mileage WILL vary!
If you order online I recommend downloading the manual BEFORE it arrives. I read about basic setup then reread reviews for better understanding of operator errors, LOL.
My level of satisfaction is ALWAYS in relation to my expectations.
Understanding ahead of time is the key for me.
I wish you well on your quest! :-)
I've used Netgear for years, but that's only because that's what someone gave me. My place is only 900 sq ft so whatever I get, it doesn't have to put out over a large area. Wired and wireless are preferred because I always wire my PCs together.
The only wireless device in my place is my cell phone, and if the kids come over they'll sometimes use the wireless for their laptops.
So long and short, I'm looking along those lines and includes the option for attaching mass storage, like a large USB stick, or even a small portable drive.
I'll check out the ones you suggested, along with others from the posting.
Thanks again!