which is the better choice at $150: new router or powerline adapters?

I have a TP Link n600 dual band router. Pretty basic – total of 600 mpbs. The router is on the second story of our house (1700 sq ft.) at one end. Downstairs in the middle of the house, wifi is ok…

which is the better choice at $150: new router or powerline adapters?

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