Neither Asus RT-AC86U nor Linksys E1200 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Asus RT-AC86U nor Linksys E1200 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 | $250 | 
Asus RT-AC86U The Asus RT-AC86U router is a high-performance device with excellent speed and range, advanced features, and easy setup, making it an ideal choice for streaming, gaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $24 |  Linksys E1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Asus RT-AC86U 
Linksys E1200 Customers like Asus RT-AC86U 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 E1200
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Asus RT-AC86U, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys E1200.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Asus RT-AC86U ranks higher than that and Linksys E1200 ranks lower than that.
| Asus RT-AC86U |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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| Linksys E1200 | |
| Median best-selling Router |
Asus RT-AC86U is more popular than Linksys E1200
It's fairly safe to say that Asus RT-AC86U is a more popular router than Linksys E1200, based on its 4,000+ 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-AC86U and Linksys E1200 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | $260 | 2 expert recommendations | ||
 | Google Nest WiFi | $47 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Linksys EA6350 | $35 | No expert recommendations | ||
 | Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 | $493 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 ranks #49 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 3 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: 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 |
- 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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Asus RT-AC86U is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. 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 Netgear Orbi LBR20 .
Asus RT-AC86U is $114.99 more expensive than an average router ($135).
Linksys E1200 is a popular option at the bottom 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 Tenda AC6 AC1200 or TP-Link AC3150 .
Linksys E1200 is $111.49 cheaper than the average router ($135).
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