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Neither Linksys AC1900 nor Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys AC1900 nor Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 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 Lifewire (6 Dec 2023), Business Insider (18 Apr 2022) and Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022).
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Lifewire | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends |
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1 | +7 | $85 | 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. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $286 | Linksys AC1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $119 | Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 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 AC2100
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100, 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 AC2100 ranks higher than that and Linksys AC1900 ranks lower than that.
Linksys AC1900 | |
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 ranks #16 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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Median best-selling Router |
Linksys AC1900 is more popular than Netgear Nighthawk AC2100
It's fairly safe to say that Linksys AC1900 is a more popular router than Netgear Nighthawk AC2100, 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 Linksys AC1900 and Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 | |||||
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Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | $289 | 2 expert recommendations | |||
TP-Link Deco X20 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 | $491 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 ranks #59 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | ||
Asus RT-AX3000 | $115 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Lifewire | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends |
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1 | +7 | $85 | 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. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | - |
2 | - | $319 | 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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 |
3 | -2 | $52 | 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. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
4 | +6 | $300 | Asus RT-AX86U The Asus RT-AX86U router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, providing faster, more efficient, and more stable connection speeds than previous Wi-Fi standards, making it an excellent choice for both basic and advanced users. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
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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 Netgear Orbi LBR20 or Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 AC3200 .
Linksys AC1900 is $136.15 more expensive than the average router ($150).
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 is a well-known option in the middle of the routers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 or Linksys EA7500 .
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 is $31 cheaper than the average router ($150).