If you're looking for full coverage, you need a mesh system. Using almost any other type of Wifi extenders will result is significantly slower speeds. i.e. if you're getting 200MB, you'll most likely top out around 80-90Mb. This is because normal (read cheaper) wifi extenders allocate 50% of the bandwidth for a backhaul line. Mesh systems have a separate backhaul channel, so the full bandwidth is available.
I have a NetGear Orbi and love it. I pay for 200MB, and get 234MB over wifi - same as when plugged directly in. I have one unit at one end of the home, and the other at the other end. This give me full coverage in my outside area by the pool at full strength and speed. With a single router, the farther you get way, the more your speed will drop.
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