Experts recommend Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 more than Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 over Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000, 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). By contrast, Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 received only 1 recommendation from Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Laptop Mag  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | How To Geek  | T3  | PCMag  | Digital Trends  | TechRadar  | Business Insider  | Lifewire  |
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| 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 | - | - |
| 38 | N/A | $430 |  Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 The Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 router is a high-speed, high-performance device with advanced features and strong Wi-Fi coverage, making it an ideal choice for users in need of reliable and fast internet connectivity for demanding tasks. | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 16 Jul 2024 How To Geek ranked Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 as #4
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 Best Mesh Router... ... ... Source: www.howtogeek.com - On 28 Jun 2024 TechRadar ranked Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 as #1
Rank Router Comment #1 out of 6 Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 The best Wi-Fi router overall... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 12 Apr 2022 Laptop Mag ranked Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 as #6
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 Best high-end mesh Wi-Fi router... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 outranks Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000. This is not to say that Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 is a bad option. Like Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Netgear Orbi 6 AX6000 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | PCMag | Digital Trends |
TechRadar | Business Insider | Lifewire |
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| 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 | - |
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| 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 | - |
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Expert reviews [26]
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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
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| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Maximum Range : 5500 Sq Ft.LED Indicator : Power x 1. Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz), DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current, DC Output : 12 V with max. 3 A current.
- Banish WiFi Dead Zone—Tri-band mesh WiFi system with unique antenna placement delivers strong WiFi to every corner of your home providing total wireless speed of 6600Mbps
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From Seller:
- Coverage up to 5,000 sq. ft. and for up to 100 devices. Extend coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. with each additional satellite (sold separately)
- Ultrafast AX6000 gigabit speed with WiFi 6 technology for uninterrupted streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing
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