re: Best router out there currently

It really depends on your devices, what WiFI version are they on. It does no good to have the latest expensive WiFi 7 router if none of your devices are compatible and by the time you replace all of the devices down the line there will be a new standard and the prices will have gone down.

Also, with modern mesh routers there is less need for wired cable unless you are doing something specific. We have an Amplifi Alien mesh setup and can multiple stream 100GB 4K movie remuxs with no problem. They are even on a wireless backbone since there was no need for wired. They just work and are simple as can be to setup, not really any information to post. The setup is basically pick location, plug in and configure with an app. The App will let you know if the mesh points are too close or too far apart. You can use Cat for the backbone if you prefer.

I guess it would depend on your particular home layout and construction, but I would definitely look at a quality mesh system before more CAT drops but that's just me.