What's the best all-around corded router for a first-time buyer?

Across the reviewers we read, the Bosch 1617EVSPK combo is the most frequently recommended single-router-for-everything pick. Specialist woodworking and tools subreddits repeatedly call it the most popular 'do it all' router thanks to its 2.25 HP, variable speed, and the option to swap between fixed and plunge bases. If budget is the priority, the SKIL fixed-base models draw strong value praise.