Neither Asus RT-AC86U nor GL.iNet GL-AR300M were recommended by experts this month
On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 70 Router expert endorsements , however neither Asus RT-AC86U nor GL.iNet GL-AR300M 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 Netgear Orbi 970 or other critically acclaimed Routers of this month.
For reference, Netgear Orbi 970 received 2 endorsements this month, from Tom's Guide (15 Nov 2024) and Lifewire (25 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Laptop Mag  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | How To Geek  | T3  | PCMag  | Digital Trends  | TechRadar  | Business Insider  | Lifewire  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1500 |  Netgear Orbi 970 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $268 |  Asus RT-AC86U | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  GL.iNet GL-AR300M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Routers ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Asus RT-AC86U nor GL.iNet GL-AR300M were recommended by key experts who publish Routers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | PCMag | Digital Trends | TechRadar | Business Insider | Lifewire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1500 | Netgear Orbi 970 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $330 |  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. | - | - | - |
4 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
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| 3 | - | $300 |  Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 and 6E standards, offering top speeds of up to 11,000 Mbps, and is ideal for users who require high-speed internet for activities such as streaming and gaming. | - | 6 | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $96 |  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 |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Gadget Review | 73 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for GL.iNet GL-AR300M.
From Seller:
- Connector Type : USB.Antenna: External detachable antenna x 3. Internal antenna x 1..Memory : 256 MB Flash, 512 MB RAM
- Dual-band (2.4 plus 5 GHz) AC2900 wireless router with the latest 802. 11AC MU-MIMO technology for data transfer speeds up to 2900 Mbps
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From Seller:
- [OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE] OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable.
- [VPN CLIENT & SERVER] OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
- [LARGER STORAGE & EXTENSIBILITY] 128MB RAM, 16MB NOR Flash + 128M NAND Dual flash, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
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