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Neither Linksys AC1900 nor Netgear Nighthawk C7000 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys AC1900 nor Netgear Nighthawk C7000 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. |
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N/A | N/A | $248 | Linksys AC1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $200 | Netgear Nighthawk C7000 The Netgear Nighthawk C7000 router is a reliable and high-performing option for medium-sized homes or offices with up to 30 devices, offering parental controls, double firewall protection, and a guest network feature for added security. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Netgear Nighthawk C7000 noticeably 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.
Netgear Nighthawk C7000
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear Nighthawk C7000, 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). Netgear Nighthawk C7000 ranks higher than that and Linksys AC1900 ranks lower than that.
Linksys AC1900 | |
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 ranks #25 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is more popular than Linksys AC1900
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a more popular router than Linksys AC1900, based on its 10,000+ 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 Linksys AC1900 and Netgear Nighthawk C7000 | |||||
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Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | $259 | 2 expert recommendations | |||
Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 | $200 |
7.0 Good
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Synology WRX560 | $220 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Synology WRX560 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 | $493 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 ranks #49 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 3 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 | - | $299 | 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 | $259 | 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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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 8
Highest score by notontop.com | 100 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 80 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- 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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- Save monthly rental fees: Model C7000 replaces your cable modem and Wi-Fi router, saving you up to 168 dollars/year in equipment rental fees.
- Speeds by carrier: Xfinity (up to 800Mbps), Cox (up to 500Mbps), Spectrum (up to 400Mbps).
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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 $103.42 more expensive than the average router ($145).
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear Nighthawk XR500 or TP-Link Archer GX90 .
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is $54.99 more expensive than an average router ($145).