Need New router - confused

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I am looking for a reasonably priced router: under $100

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I would consider upping the budget to about $150 or so.

However within your budget an AC1750 option would be:

TP-LINK Archer C7

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Is it just purely a faster internet connection I would get if I upped my budget to $150.

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No - I just like the ASUS and Linksys options better in that range. Broader userbase, compatibility, standardization and the ASUS stuff is really solid hardware - although I've run only Linksys for years, my last replacement was somewhat of an emergency, so I went with the AC1750 option at Wal-Mart.

But, today, no question, I would get the ASUS AC1750 in the $150 range - if that was my budget. With the proliferation of devices that suck up bandwidth and your range issues, I might invest a little more research and see if you'd be better off with a range extender (regardless of what option you choose) - so you have to look at those options as well before making a decision - i.e. what works with what, and what doesn't. I confess I'm definitely not experienced with range extenders, but if your space is large this might be something to consider.

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I guess I don't understand what the main benefits would be if I upgrade significantly would be. Is it just purely a faster internet connection I would get if I upped my budget to $150.

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A dual band 802.11n router will give you the most bang for your buck. Keep in mind that the speeds you achieve will be limited by the capabilities of the downstream devices and there are only a handful that support 802.11ac. Unless you're prepared to upgrade all of them, there's no point in spending the money on an 802.11ac router. Many 802.11n adapter cards are not even dual band.

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Layabout

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I disagree here..I bought an adapter that takes my PC up to around 800Mbps transfer, so that freed up some of the N network for tablets, etc.

I also would recommend OP just run a line to the back room, and maybe do a small 100/1000 switch for local components

Thanks! Looks like I have some options in that $100-$150 range

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That cost you an additional $50-$70

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I paid $40 and $130ish for the AC router..

I send the signal to the dongle on the PC in another room..My Xbone and Roku are hardwired..

My kids 360 and tablests are wireless N