Neither Google WiFi nor Netgear Nighthawk X8 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (3 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither Google WiFi nor Netgear Nighthawk X8 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 AX55 or other critically acclaimed Routers of this month.
For reference, TP-Link Archer AX55 received 2 endorsements this month, from Tom's Guide (22 Apr 2024) and Wirecutter (13 Mar 2024).
Curious to see this month's entire Routers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Digital Trends | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Lifewire |
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1 | New * | $90 | TP-Link Archer AX55 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2 | - | $294 | Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
3 | - | $47 | Google Nest WiFi | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | - |
4 | - | $259 | Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8
| - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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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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- TRI-BAND MU-MIMO WIFI —Up to 600 + 2166 + 2166Mbps to deliver more WiFi for more devices simultaneously
- GIGABIT WIRED —Six Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports with the ability to aggregate two ports for faster file transfers
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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 Mikrotik hEX or Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 .
Google WiFi is $90.05 less expensive than an average router ($145).
Netgear Nighthawk X8 is a popular and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as D-Link DIR‑3060 Exo AC3000 or Netgear C6250 .
Netgear Nighthawk X8 is $65.01 less expensive than an average router ($145).