3-4 4k STREAMS - Looks like you're running the works! I take it you are familiar with router specs, terms and functions. I don't know much at all other than my broadband provider granting 150mb download and 10/20mb upload speeds on contract. Some years back I did pick up a replaced nighthawk AC1200 and I was intrigued with the functionality (though, didn't make much use of it) and performance improvements but it failed after a few months.
I don't know which would be suitable for me, what specs or model types. If I can provide you some details can you shed some light on what would work best for a budget around £100. I don't mind forking out some more if it meets the requirements OR wait a little longer to afford something that really does top the requirements without the overkill. Some details:
Speedtests on my current setup (VM Superhub 3.0) confirm:
166mbps D/L and 12mbps U/L via ethernet
35-130mbps D/L and around 9mbps U/L on wifi
Though we have several devices in and around the home, there's not much activity on these devices in terms of heavy usage, most of them are mostly Idle.
2 most active devices:
Smart TV - netflix, youtube, light browsing, etc. (connected via ethernet on powerline extender)
My new PC - heavy usage for work and gaming. Regular cloud storage D/Ls and U/Ls.
On my new PC, the Z270E ASUS mobo comes with an onboard wifi antenna.
The Manufacturers websites provides the following spec:
"802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas offer up to 867 Mbps* transfer speeds — latest Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology"
Current wifi is good enough when it's working as i'm next door to the hub. But for the love of spongebob and the yellow pants I'm sick and tired of occasional weak signals, loss of connection or just those regular slow intervals with the Hub 3.0. The web is full of dissatisfied customers addressing same/similar wifi complaints, hence not an isolated issue.
In terms of wifi range our current hub seems to stretch it's arms well enough and with our powerline extender, we seem to be doing ok. So not too fussed with super high performance increases when it comes to RANGE but something better will be great.
You mentioned you capped off access at 11pm (excellent!). I could do with the same solution, preferably PC and mobile app or am I asking for too much for the suggested budget?