Router and / or Wi-Fi mesh controller, which one to choose?

Question

network hardware

Connoisseurs, tell me by what option and with what equipment to organize a home network?

Scenario 1: Is there an affordable device that combines both a gigabit router and an AC mesh Wi-Fi controller with wired remote access points?


Scheme 2: or make 2 separate physical devices? What then to choose a Wi-Fi mesh controller with a wired connection of at least 2 access points?