Prepare for your next trip with the best travel routers

Travel routers have a clear job. They need to link up to a hotel or mobile 4G or 5G connection and supply that signal to your devices. But the best travel routers let you do more than connect to the internet. Some routers allow you to add a VPN to your connection, store files via a MicroSD card or hard drive, and let you charge your devices up. Here are the best picks for portable routers that will do a little more and keep your trip fuss-free.





Compact and reliable

TP-Link TL-WR902AC Wireless Nano Travel Router



Staff Pick

The TP-Link TL-WR902AC is a compact travel router that can handle a strong connection on the go with an assortment of options. Not only is it reliable for Wi-Fi, but it also has the ability to charge your devices. Its easy setup and small size make it the best choice for a travel router when you want to keep your bags light.

$40 at Amazon





Powerful and secure

GL.iNet GL-MT1300 Beryl Gigabit Wireless Router



The GL.iNet GL-MT1300 travel router is a pr...