Synology is best known for its excellent range of NAS devices, so it was a surprise to see it launch a router. The company isn't renowned for eye-grabbing design, but in an age of ever flashier-looking routers, Synology's simply-named RT1900ac sticks with a plain black plastic casing.

The 2.4GHz range blew away my need for a repeater down in my room where it has always been problematic to sustain enough signal for decent speed. My range extender is powered down and out down this end of the house. 5GHz range is adequate to decent.