Neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 nor Linksys AC1900 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 nor Linksys AC1900 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 | $170 | ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 The ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 router is a high-performing, feature-rich, and secure router that offers fast speeds, wide coverage, and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for households with multiple devices, small businesses, and tech enthusiasts. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $248 | Linksys AC1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 somewhat 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 AC1900
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys AC1900.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 ranks higher than that and Linksys AC1900 ranks lower than that.
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ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is more popular than Linksys AC1900
It's fairly safe to say that ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is a more popular router than Linksys AC1900, based on its 10,000+ 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-AC68U AC1900 and Linksys AC1900 | |||||
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TP-Link Deco X20 | $135 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews | |
Linksys MR9000 AC3000 | $150 |
In comparison:
Linksys MR9000 AC3000 ranks #21 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews | |
Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | $260 | 2 expert recommendations | |||
TP-Link Archer AX6000 | $180 |
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer AX6000 ranks #41 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.4 Great
| No expert recommendations | 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 | - | $308 | 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 | -
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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 | $260 | 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 [17]
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 7
Highest score by Alphr | 100 |
Average score based on 17 reviews | 86 |
Lowest score by Top New Review | 70 |
Score distribution:
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60-80 | |
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20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Dual band with the latest 802; 11 AC 3x3 technology for combined speeds of up to 1900 Mbps.AiProtection : AiProtection Pro, AiProtection, Malicious site blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking. WAN : Internet connection Type - PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP. Dual WAN, 3G/4G LTE dongle, Android tethering, Port forwarding, Maximum port forwarding rule : 64, Port triggeringc, Maximum port triggering rule : 32, DMZ, DDNS, NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay.
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- Wireless AC, up to 4.3x faster than N technology: Simultaneous dual band speed up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1300 Mbps (5 GHz) for media intensive applications
- 4 high performance antennas: Engineered to enhance dual band communication, four external, adjustable antennas ensure supreme Wi Fi signal strength in multilevel homes and small offices
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ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is a very popular option in the middle of the routers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Nighthawk RAX50 AX5400 or TP-Link Archer C3150 V2 .
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is $29.99 more expensive than the average router ($140).
Linksys AC1900 is a very 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 Eero Pro 6E or Asus RT-AC86U .
Linksys AC1900 is $108.42 more expensive than the average router ($140).