Neither Asus RT-AC3100 nor TP-Link AC2300 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Asus RT-AC3100 nor TP-Link AC2300 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $294 |  Asus RT-AC3100 | - | - | - | - |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $90 |  TP-Link AC2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Asus RT-AC3100 
TP-Link AC2300 Customers like TP-Link AC2300 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.
TP-Link AC2300
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
TP-Link AC2300, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Asus RT-AC3100.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Asus RT-AC3100 and TP-Link AC2300 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
| Asus RT-AC3100 | |
| TP-Link AC2300 | |
| Median best-selling Router |
TP-Link AC2300 is more popular than Asus RT-AC3100
It's fairly safe to say that TP-Link AC2300 is a more popular router than Asus RT-AC3100, based on its 1,000+ 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-AC3100 and TP-Link AC2300 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TP-Link Archer AX50 | $95 | 3 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
 | Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 | $299 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 ranks #42 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings  8.4 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Asus RT-AX86U | $299 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | TP-Link Archer AX55 | $95 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Tom's Guide | 90 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by APHNetworks | 63 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with a combined dual-band data rate of 3167 Mbps for low latency online gaming, smooth 4K streaming and extremely fast file-sharing
- Broadcom NitroQAM technology boosts 5 GHz data rates up to 2167 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 1000 Mbps
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- Powerful 1.8GHz dual core processor leading edge 1.8GHz dual core 64 bit CPU with 2 co processors and stream processing architecture for smoother performance and powerful multi tasking
- Faster Wi Fi enjoy 4K video and play online games simultaneously with ultra fast 802.11AC Wave 2 MU MIMO Wi Fi. System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other Java enabled browser, Cable or DSL Modem, Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (for Internet access)
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Asus RT-AC3100 is a well-known option at the top 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 Archer C5400X or Netgear Nighthawk X4S .
Asus RT-AC3100 is $148.71 more expensive than the average router ($145).
TP-Link AC2300 is a well-known and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Reyee RG-E5 or TP-Link Archer A9 AC1900 .
TP-Link AC2300 is $55.01 less expensive than an average router ($145).
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