Consumer Score
In comparison:
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 ranks #19 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.7
Great
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk X8 ranks #154 out of 158.
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4.8
Average
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Neither Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 nor Netgear Nighthawk X8 were recommended by experts this month

On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 nor Netgear Nighthawk X8 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 Lifewire (6 Dec 2023), Business Insider (18 Apr 2022) and Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022).

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PCMag
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How To Geek
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Tom's Guide
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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.
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Customers like Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 way 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.

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
Netgear Nighthawk X8
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear Nighthawk X8.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 ranks higher than that and Netgear Nighthawk X8 ranks lower than that.

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
In comparison:
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 ranks #19 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.7
Great
Netgear Nighthawk X8
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk X8 ranks #154 out of 158.
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4.8
Average
Median best-selling Router
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer AX50 ranks #80 out of 158.
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7.8
Good





Netgear Nighthawk X8 is more popular than Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300

It's fairly safe to say that Netgear Nighthawk X8 is a more popular router than Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300, based on its 2,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 and Netgear Nighthawk X8 often consider Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 and Netgear Nighthawk X8
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 $500
In comparison:
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 ranks #43 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.4
Great
2 expert recommendations
Asus RT-AX88U $391
In comparison:
Asus RT-AX88U ranks #10 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.9
Great
2 expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 $319
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 ranks #38 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.6
Great
2 expert recommendations Cheaper
Eero Max 7 $1150
We don't yet have enough review information for Eero Max 7
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2 expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 nor Netgear Nighthawk X8 were recommended by key experts who publish Routers recommendations.
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PCMag
Lifewire
Wirecutter
How To Geek
T3
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TechRadar
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Tom's Guide
Digital Trends
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Asus RT-AX86U
The Asus RT-AX86U router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, providing faster, more efficient, and more stable connection speeds than previous Wi-Fi standards, making it an excellent choice for both basic and advanced users.
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From Seller:
  • Tri-band (dual 5 GHz, single 2.4 GHz) AC5300 wireless router with the latest 802.11ac 4x4 MU-MIMO technology for maximum throughput (5334 Mbps) and coverage (up to 5,000 sq. ft.)
  • 1.8GHz 64bit Quad-Core processor maximizes data throughput from 8-ports and dual USB 3.0 for optimizing network traffic and connectivity speeds 3. VPN Fusion enables you to run a VPN and ordinary internet connection simultaneously, effectively maximizing your connection speed to gaming servers (available via firmware update)
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From Seller:
  • TRI-BAND MU-MIMO WIFI —Up to 600 + 2166 + 2166Mbps to deliver more WiFi for more devices simultaneously
  • GIGABIT WIRED —Six Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports with the ability to aggregate two ports for faster file transfers
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0780746347811, 0889349002391, 0889349002407, 0889349607701, 0889349607725, 4058154243732, 4712900002393, 4712900002447, 4712900607727, 4893433126364
UPC Numbers: 780746347811, 889349002391, 889349002407, 889349607701, 889349607725
Model Numbers: GT-AC5300, RT-AC5300
No manufacturer information linked for Netgear Nighthawk X8.
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Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 or Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 .

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is $350 more expensive than an average router ($150).

Netgear Nighthawk X8 is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear Nighthawk XR700 or Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Pro .

Netgear Nighthawk X8 is $200 more expensive than an average router ($150).

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