What is the minimum you should spend on a router for a good internet connection?

There are a few core things to look out for in a router and a typical range that will work great for most home networks.
Bleeping Computer

This $90 Netgear open-box router would normally cost $269

Elevate your browsing, gaming, and streaming with a router that does more. The NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX43 (AX4200) is a Wi-Fi 6 router with up to 4.2Gbps speed and coverage for up to 2,000 square feet.
Network World

Adtran serves up newest low-cost router

The NetVanta 4305 is a modest performer. The beta routing software still has some rough spots, including scalability issues, but the price advantage might offset these, especially for managers of ...
EDN

Low-cost router has five 10/100 ports

The SMCBR14UP Barricade broadband router offers a 10/100 WAN port that connects to a cable/DSL modem, a four-port 10/100 switch, both USB and parallel printer server connections, and an Internet ...