To help you make the decision, we’re going to take a look at the three main advantages of using Ethernet over the best Wi-Fi router-faster speeds, lower latency, and reliable connections.

But it’s usually worth running Ethernet cables to the devices that matter, if you can-gaming and media PCs (or consoles), backup devices, and set-top boxes being just a few examples. You probably won’t be connecting an Ethernet cable to your smartphone any time soon.