Name: Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8
Brand: Asus
SKU: dce628b2-5a20-4fa6-a901-75ab8f75c7b6
Price: 329.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.1 (2581 reviews)

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Experts recommend Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 more than Google Nest WiFi

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 over Google Nest WiFi, but both Routers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 received 2 recommendations: from How To Geek (16 Jul 2024) and TechRadar (28 Jun 2024). Google Nest WiFi was also endorsed 2 times: by Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022) and Business Insider (18 Apr 2022). However, experts generally ranked Google Nest WiFi lower than Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank	Change	Price	Router	Laptop Mag	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter	How To Geek	T3	PCMag	Digital Trends	TechRadar	Business Insider	Lifewire
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	-	-
5	-	$44	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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 16 Jul 2024 How To Geek ranked Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 as #4

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#4 out of 8 Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8
Best Mesh Router

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Source: www.howtogeek.com
On 28 Jun 2024 TechRadar ranked Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 as #1

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#1 out of 6 Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8
The best Wi-Fi router overall

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Source: www.techradar.com
On 12 Apr 2022 Laptop Mag ranked Google Nest WiFi as #2

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#2 out of 9 Google Nest WiFi
Best mesh Wi-Fi router system for most people

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Source: www.laptopmag.com
On 18 Apr 2022 Business Insider ranked Google Nest WiFi as #5

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#5 out of 5 Google Nest WiFi
Best budget mesh

Source: www.businessinsider.com

After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 outranks Google Nest WiFi. This is not to say that Google Nest WiFi is a bad option. Like Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 outranks Google Nest WiFi by 3 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 is more critically acclaimed than Google Nest WiFi.

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	-	-
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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
5	-	$44	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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
6	-	$160	Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 The Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 router is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 router with a maximum speed of 5.4Gbps, suitable for large households or small offices with multiple devices, and comes with Netgear Armor for all-encompassing anti-virus, anti-malware, and data protection.	-	-	-	-	2	-	5	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 The TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 router is a high-speed, Wi-Fi 6 router with Tri-Band Wi-Fi, Ultra Connectivity, Maximized Coverage, and TP-Link HomeShield security features, making it a reliable and versatile choice for any home or office.	-	-	-	-	5	-	2	-	-	-
8	-	$200	Google Nest WiFi Pro The Google Nest WiFi Pro router is highly praised for its speed, performance, range, features, security, ease of use, and compatibility with smart home devices, making it a top choice for streaming, gaming, and providing reliable Wi-Fi coverage in both homes and office spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	4	-	-
17	-	$59	TP-Link Archer AX10 The TP-Link Archer AX10 router is a dual-band AX1500 router that offers good speed and performance for streaming and gaming, with improved wireless connection and increased transfer speeds for reduced lag and latency, making it suitable for large homes or office spaces with many users and devices.	-	-	-	-	-	4	4	-	-	-
18	-	$110	TP-Link Deco X20	-	4	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [26]

88

Total expert reviews: 26

with a score: 16
without a score: 10

Highest score by TechRadar	100
Average score based on 26 reviews	88
Lowest score by Tom's Guide	70

Score distribution:

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Expert reviews [39]

78

Total expert reviews: 39

with a score: 13
without a score: 26

Highest score by Tom's Guide	90
Average score based on 39 reviews	78
Lowest score by WIRED	60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
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This product includes 2 router units..Battery Cell Composition: ‎Lithium Ion
Nest Wifi is a scalable and flexible Wi-Fi system. These Nest Wifi devices work together to blanket your whole home in fast, reliable Wi-Fi and eliminate buffering in every room – with coverage up to 4400 square feet.[1]
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