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Neither Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 nor TP-Link Archer C1200 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 nor TP-Link Archer C1200 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 | $70 |  Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $65 |  TP-Link Archer C1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Routers ranking? It's here
Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 
TP-Link Archer C1200 
| 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 | - |
| 2 | - | $298 |  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 | - | $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 | $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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- Super-fast concurrent dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi at up to 1167 Mbps
- Improved coverage and multi-device performance with four external 5dBi antennas two each for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
- USB 2.0 port supports AiPlayer for music streaming
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Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 is a well-known option on the lower 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 N600 or Netgear R6120 AC1200 .
Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 is $70 cheaper than the average router ($139.99).
TP-Link Archer C1200 is a well-known 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 Asus RT-AC66U or Linksys EA8300 Max Stream .
TP-Link Archer C1200 is $75.04 cheaper than the average router ($139.99).
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