ASUS has been a leader when it comes to electronics. We know all about their excellent range of laptops and now comes this kick-ass of a wireless adapter that’s a must in any gamer’s ‘weaponry’.

When it comes to the internet, speed and stability are a priority and to deliver you just that, the adapter comes with 4 antennas and a powerful beam packing (now enjoy gaming without the trouble of lag and high pings).

Furthermore, ensuring you get a full connection even at the farthest corner of the house is the flexibility of the 4 antennas. The antennas are detachable and can be placed anywhere using a small magnetic dock and the cables provided.

Since it’s a dual-band adapter it can reach transfer speeds of a whopping speed of 2100 MBPS at 5 GHz Band. While at lower 2.5 GHz band, the speed is about 1000 MBPS (just what a gamer needs and wants to hear).

Also, unlike most PCI-E adapters, this one is easy to install (takes just minutes) and can be done with the given cables.

The Heatsink technology keeps the router cool and if you have a little technical knowledge, you’d know a cool router is crucial to both a stable and fast connection. Plus, you also get your money’s worth as the adapter will last you for years.

On the downsides, it’s one of the priciest models on the list. But a few extra bucks for a stylish looking, durable and high-speed adapter? Truthfully, I wouldn’t think twice!

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Providing you with a stable connection even at long range is the Beamforming Technology. This ensures the wireless signals are sent only in the direction of the adapter and not elsewhere.

Like our previous pick, this too features a Heatsink to keep the router cool by evenly distributing the heat. With this, your router isn’t just built to last but also to provide high and stable speeds even when used for long hours.

Going toe to toe with the ASUS router is the Archer again with 3 antennas that give you lightning fast speeds for uninterrupted gaming sessions any time of the day.

The Archer too is equally easy to install that means it won’t take you more than a few minutes to get it up and running. And in case you hit a snag or have a question, get in touch with their ever-helpful 24*7 customer team.

The antennas aren’t detachable like with the ASUS adapter so you won’t get the same coverage but the Beamforming does a great job anyways.

The Archer too comes under the premium tag but with the big bucks come big benefits as well.

On a strict budget? Well, we’ve got you well covered. The EDUP Usb Adapter maybe a budget pick but won’t let you down in regard to speed and connection stability. Here’s what we like about it. 

From streaming full HD videos to pulling an all-nighter playing PUBG with your squad, the EDUP Adapter can handle it all with a speed of up to 600 MBPS at 5 GHz as it’s Dual band (a feature uncommon in cheaper adapters).

Plus, since it is a USB Adapter, all you need to do to get started is plug-in and play (no fancy installation, nothing).

But the stand out feature of the adapter is that it also allows you to create a hotspot for other devices by using the SoftAP functions (so there’s internet connectivity for all your devices).

And lastly, since the adapter is lightweight and compact, it can be carried in your laptop bag. Just find a good Wi-Fi and there’s no stopping you and your squad.

Stability of coverage of the adapter is way better than what you'd find in other products of the same price (it's a best-seller for a reason).

While the single antenna performs quite well, it doesn’t have the coverage of the higher end models so expect some lags if you’re really far from the router.

The durability of the EDUP Adapter is quite low with complaints of it failing under 6 months being quite common.

But if you’re looking for a quick, cheap solution to your slow network issues, the EDUP is a no-brainer as it costs less than $20 (yup, you heard that right).

The NET-DYN comes from a family-owned business and with them spread across the globe, they understand the importance of high-speed and stable connections (so you know they put their heart in it).

The standout feature of the NET-DYN is the durability it offers. So much so, that the company behind it even offers a lifetime warranty (this one’s sure to be your forever).

Since it is a 3.0 USB and Dual band, speed should never be an issue (supports up to 867 MBPS). Finally, gone will be that dreaded feeling you have when you see those high pings.

And if you moved slightly further away from the router to the garage etc. you’d still be online with a full connection. That’s because the hotspot has a coverage of maximum 100 yards (no dead spots around the house with this one).

Carrying the adapter is easy as well (fits into even your pocket). That’s because of its sleek and compact design which is possible mainly because of the internal antenna.

Not much to complain about this adapter except for the fact that you may lose connection in between (a rare occurrence though).

To end with, all I’d say is that, for a price range of less than $50, this is definitely my top pick as the best wireless USB adapter for gaming.

Are you still stuck with an old PS3 model that didn’t come with an integrated wireless adapter? It’s the IOGEAR Universal adapter to the rescue (because everybody deserves a good game time).

With the adapter capable of delivering speeds of up to 300 MBPS, whether you’re downloading a game, updating it or just want to play, you can do it all blazing fast speeds.

You’d also want your connection to be safe and that’s just what the IOGEAR delivers as it supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP and AES encryption.

From setting the adapter to connecting it to your Wi-Fi, all it takes is a mere few seconds to minutes and powers on/off directly through the port even on a console.

But its features aren’t just limited to a PS3, it can be a game changer even for any PC or laptop gamer with an old internal network adapter (just the kind of workhorse one needs).

Lastly, just like you’d expect a USB adapter to be, it's also compactly designed which makes it easy to store or carry around when not in use (now, play from anywhere you like).

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One of the few issues with the IOGEAR it that the connection breaks up quite often so you’d want to be a little closer to the router.

Also, durability is another aspect that needs to be addressed but if you treat it right, it should last you longer than most cheaper adapters (not one you’d want to drop or handle roughly).

But if you’re game time is limited to a PS3 and you want to avoid a wire clutter around it, IOGEAR helps do that at a reasonable price range.

So can such a simple looking adapter really perform so well that it makes the #6 on the list? Prepared to be amazed.

With a dual-band build, the adapter can deliver exceptionally fast speeds of about 430 MBPS at a 5GHz band and 150 MBPS 150 MBPS at 2.5GHz Band. Not bad for small fella now, is it?

Obviously, being a USB adapter, installing and using it is effortless. And since the antenna is on the inside, it fits into the smallest of spaces making storage hassle free when it’s not in use.

With a 128bit encryption, the AE600 promises to keep out strangers (no one’s sneaking past this baby). And lastly, you won’t have any stability issues unlike with many of the other cheaper adapters.

But just like some of them, even with the AE600, durability is a cause for concern especially because it overheats when used for long hours.

But otherwise, as long as the AE600 works, it will sure keep any gamer happy with its high-speed performance.