Neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 nor TP-Link AC2300 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 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  |
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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 | $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 | $109 |  TP-Link AC2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 
TP-Link AC2300 Customers like ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 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.
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than TP-Link AC2300.
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 TP-Link AC2300 ranks lower than that.
| ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 | |
| TP-Link AC2300 | |
| Median best-selling Router |
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is more popular than TP-Link AC2300
It's fairly safe to say that ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is a more popular router than TP-Link AC2300, 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 TP-Link AC2300 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TP-Link Archer AX50 | $95 | 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
 | Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 | $200 |
 7.0 Good
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | TP-Link Archer AX55 | $110 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Synology WRX560 | $220 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Synology WRX560 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
| 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 | - | $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 | - | $47 |  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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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 |
- 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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- 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-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 Netgear Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 or NetGear Orbi RBK50 .
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is $59.01 more expensive than the average router ($139.99).
TP-Link AC2300 is a well-known 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 Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 or TP-Link Archer AX55 .
TP-Link AC2300 is $30.99 less expensive than an average router ($139.99).
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