Neither Google WiFi nor Linksys AC1900 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Google WiFi nor Linksys AC1900 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 |
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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 | - |
N/A | N/A | $55 | Google WiFi
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $248 | Linksys AC1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Google WiFi 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 AC1900
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Google WiFi, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys AC1900.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Google WiFi ranks higher than that and Linksys AC1900 ranks lower than that.
Google WiFi |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Linksys AC1900 | |
Median best-selling Router |
Linksys AC1900 is more popular than Google WiFi
It's fairly safe to say that Linksys AC1900 is a more popular router than Google WiFi, based on its 8,000+ 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 Google WiFi and Linksys AC1900 | |||||
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Google Nest WiFi | $49 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 | $60 |
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 ranks #60 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | $260 | 2 expert recommendations | |||
TP-Link Archer AX10 | $63 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations |
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 | - | $308 | 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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- Google Wifi is a scalable, flexible mesh Wifi system that blankets your home in reliable coverage and keeps buffering at bay; 1 Google Wifi point replaces your router and additional points expand your network to keep the connection fast in every room1:
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- Wireless AC, up to 4.3x faster than N technology: Simultaneous dual band speed up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1300 Mbps (5 GHz) for media intensive applications
- 4 high performance antennas: Engineered to enhance dual band communication, four external, adjustable antennas ensure supreme Wi Fi signal strength in multilevel homes and small offices
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Google WiFi is a very popular and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as D-Link Covr-C1203 or Linksys EA6100 .
Google WiFi is $85.05 less expensive than an average router ($140).
Linksys AC1900 is a very popular option on the higher 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 Eero Pro 6E or Asus RT-AC86U .
Linksys AC1900 is $108.42 more expensive than the average router ($140).