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Experts prefer Asus RT-AX88U over Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500
On 2 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements .
Currently, Asus RT-AX88U received 2 endorsements from Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022) and How To Geek (28 Dec 2023). Meanwhile, Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| 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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| 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. | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $200 |  Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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 - 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
Asus RT-AX88U 
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 Customers like Asus RT-AX88U 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.
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500
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 Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Asus RT-AX88U and Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Asus RT-AX88U |
In comparison:
8.9 Great
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| Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 |
In comparison:
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 ranks #59 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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| Median best-selling Router |
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is more popular than Asus RT-AX88U
It's fairly safe to say that Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is a more popular router than Asus RT-AX88U, based on its 5,000+ 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 Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 | |||||
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 | Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 | $299 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 ranks #42 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.4 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Asus Rapture GT-AX11000 | $399 |
In comparison:
Asus Rapture GT-AX11000 ranks #14 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 | $315 |
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 ranks #46 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.4 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Asus RT-AX86U | $299 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
| 2 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 |
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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 | - | $299 |  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 | - | - | - |
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| 3 | - | $49 |  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 | $259 |  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 [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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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- 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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- Minimize ping and maximize performance with four 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports for lag free, wired connectivity and 1.7 GHz dual core processor network efficiency.Beamforming : Implicit & Explicit Beamforming. LEDs : On/off LED lights option.
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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 AX8 or Netgear Nighthawk C7800 .
Asus RT-AX88U is $245.51 more expensive than the average router ($145).
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is a very popular 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 D-Link DIR-2680 or Asus TUF AX5400 .
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is $16.78 less expensive than an average router ($145).
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