Neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 nor Linksys EA3500 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 nor Linksys EA3500 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 | - | $80 |  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 | $199 |  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 | $62 |  Linksys EA3500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 
Linksys EA3500 Customers like ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 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.
Linksys EA3500
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 pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys EA3500.
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 EA3500 ranks lower than that.
| ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 | |
| Linksys EA3500 | |
| Median best-selling Router |
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is more popular than Linksys EA3500
It's fairly safe to say that ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is a more popular router than Linksys EA3500, 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 EA3500 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 | $200 |
 7.0 Good
| 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 | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Synology WRX560 | $220 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Synology WRX560 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Netgear Nighthawk C7000 | $200 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 ranks #25 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $80 | 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 | - | $300 |  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 | - | $48 |  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 | $298 |  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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 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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- Dual-band wireless supports high bandwidth applications such as video streaming or file sharing
- Wireless-N technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and faster, with reduced dead spots.
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ASUS RT-AC68U 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 Denon Home 150 or Netgear Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 .
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is $59.01 more expensive than the average router ($139.99).
Linksys EA3500 is a popular and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as TP-Link Archer AX10 or TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 .
Linksys EA3500 is $77.85 less expensive than an average router ($139.99).
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