Neither Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 nor Linksys EA6350 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 nor Linksys EA6350 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Router received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at TP-Link Archer AX50 or other critically acclaimed Routers of this month.
For reference, TP-Link Archer AX50 received 3 endorsements this month, from Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022), Business Insider (18 Apr 2022) and Lifewire (13 Mar 2024).
Rank | Change | Price | Router | Digital Trends | Tom's Guide | Laptop Mag | TechRadar | Business Insider | T3 | How To Geek | Wirecutter | Lifewire | PCMag |
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1 | - | $95 | TP-Link Archer AX50 The TP-Link Archer AX50 router is a highly recommended Wi-Fi 6 router that offers fast and reliable speeds, supports over 40 connected devices, and has advanced features such as parental controls and antivirus protection. | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
N/A | N/A | $290 | Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $35 | Linksys EA6350 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Linksys EA6350 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Linksys EA6350
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Linksys EA6350, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Asus RT-AC88U AC3100.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Linksys EA6350 ranks higher than that and Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 ranks lower than that.
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Median best-selling Router |
Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 is more popular than Linksys EA6350
It's fairly safe to say that Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 is a more popular router than Linksys EA6350, based on its 3,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 and Linksys EA6350 | |||||
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Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 | $493 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 ranks #49 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
Google Nest WiFi | $49 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | $259 | 2 expert recommendations | |||
TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 | $60 |
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 ranks #60 out of 157.
Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Router | Digital Trends | Tom's Guide | Laptop Mag | TechRadar | Business Insider | T3 | How To Geek | Wirecutter | Lifewire | PCMag |
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1 | - | $95 | TP-Link Archer AX50 The TP-Link Archer AX50 router is a highly recommended Wi-Fi 6 router that offers fast and reliable speeds, supports over 40 connected devices, and has advanced features such as parental controls and antivirus protection. | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
2 | - | $299 | Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 router is a high-speed and powerful device that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, offers excellent range performance, and advanced security features, making it an ideal choice for households with heavy internet usage and multiple devices. | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
3 | - | $49 | Google Nest WiFi The Google Nest WiFi router is a reliable and efficient solution for families of four who frequently use multiple devices simultaneously and want fast and reliable internet speeds, with parental controls, QoS capabilities, and easy setup and management using the Google Home app. | - | - | 2 | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | +1 | $259 | Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 router is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 mesh system with excellent speed and range, advanced features such as parental controls and QoS settings, and easy setup and management through a mobile app. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
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- 1024 Qam technology 80 percent faster 5 GigaHertz at up to 2100 Mbps, 66 percent faster 2. 4 GigaHertz at up to 1000 Mbps; utilities: firmware restoration
- 33 percent greater 2. 4 GigaHertz coverage with a 4 transmit, 4 receive (4T4R) antenna design, able to reach our widest ever coverage up to 5000 square feet
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- Up to 2.8 times faster than Wireless-N technology: Simultaneous dual-band speed up to N300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + AC867 Mbps (5 GHz) for media-intense applications
- USB 3.0 port: USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure ultimate media streaming and fast data transfer of photos, video, data files or connecting devices across your network. USB 3.0 is 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
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Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear Nighthawk X4S or Linksys WRT AC3200 .
Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 is $144.99 more expensive than the average router ($145).
Linksys EA6350 is a popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as TP-Link AC750 or D-Link R15 Eagle Pro AI .
Linksys EA6350 is $110 cheaper than the average router ($145).