Experts prefer Asus RT-AX88U over Linksys E1200
On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements .
Currently, Asus RT-AX88U received 2 endorsements from How To Geek (28 Dec 2023) and Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022). Meanwhile, Linksys E1200 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Lifewire | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends |
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6 | - | $391 | Asus RT-AX88U The Asus RT-AX88U router is a powerful and reliable dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with advanced security features, 8 Gigabit LAN ports, and a user-friendly interface, making it an excellent option for households with multiple smart home devices or IoT devices. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 9 | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $24 | Linksys E1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 28 Dec 2023 How To Geek ranked Asus RT-AX88U as #1
Rank Router Comment #1 out of 9 Asus RT-AX88U Best Wi-Fi Router Overall... ... ... Source: www.howtogeek.com - On 12 Apr 2022 Laptop Mag ranked Asus RT-AX88U as #9
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Asus RT-AX88U Best future-proof Wi-Fi 6 routerSource: www.laptopmag.com
Customers like Asus RT-AX88U 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-AX88U, 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-AX88U ranks higher than that and Linksys E1200 ranks lower than that.
Asus RT-AX88U |
In comparison:
8.9 Great
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Linksys E1200 | |
Median best-selling Router |
Asus RT-AX88U is more popular than Linksys E1200
It's fairly safe to say that Asus RT-AX88U is a more popular router than Linksys E1200, based on its 3,000+ 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-AX88U and Linksys E1200 | |||||
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Asus Rapture GT-AX11000 | $399 |
In comparison:
Asus Rapture GT-AX11000 ranks #30 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 | $319 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 ranks #38 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.6 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Google Nest WiFi | $52 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 | $500 |
In comparison:
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 ranks #43 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.4 Great
| 2 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Lifewire | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends |
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1 | +7 | $85 | 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. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | - |
2 | - | $319 | 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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 |
3 | -2 | $52 | 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. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
4 | +6 | $300 | Asus RT-AX86U The Asus RT-AX86U router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, providing faster, more efficient, and more stable connection speeds than previous Wi-Fi standards, making it an excellent choice for both basic and advanced users. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [20]
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Expert Reviews | 100 |
Average score based on 20 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by routerchart.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- Next gen Wi-Fi standard 802.11Ax Wi-Fi standard for better efficiency and throughput; ultrafast Wi-Fi speed 6000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed to handle even the busiest network with ease.Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz), DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current.
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- Enjoy the benefits of Wireless-N300 (802.11n) in your home ideal for surfing the web, emailing and printing wirelessly
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Asus RT-AX88U is a popular option at the top 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 C7800 or Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 .
Asus RT-AX88U is $240.51 more expensive than the average router ($150).
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 GL.iNET GL-MT300N-V2 or Tenda AC6 AC1200 .
Linksys E1200 is $126.49 cheaper than the average router ($150).