Neither Linksys AC1900 nor Netgear Nighthawk X6S were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys AC1900 nor Netgear Nighthawk X6S 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).
Curious to see this month's entire Routers ranking? It's here
Linksys AC1900 
Netgear Nighthawk X6S Customers like Linksys AC1900 somewhat 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 X6S
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Linksys AC1900, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear Nighthawk X6S.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Linksys AC1900 and Netgear Nighthawk X6S receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
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| Netgear Nighthawk X6S | |
| Median best-selling Router |
Linksys AC1900 is more popular than Netgear Nighthawk X6S
It's fairly safe to say that Linksys AC1900 is a more popular router than Netgear Nighthawk X6S, 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 X6S | |||||
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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 | |
 | TP-Link Archer A20 AC4000 | $189 |
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer A20 AC4000 ranks #15 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews |
| 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 | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 2 | - | $321 |  Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $48 |  Google Nest WiFi | - | - | 2 | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | +1 | $259 |  Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
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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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- Fast Wi-Fi performance: Get up to 3500 square feet wireless coverage with AC3600 speed (Tri-band up to 600 + 1300 + 1625 Mbps). Recommended for up to 55 devices: Reliably stream videos, play games, surf the internet, and connect smart home devices.
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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 $102.07 more expensive than the average router ($146.35).
Netgear Nighthawk X6S is a 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 Ampere Shower Power Pro or Netgear Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 .
Netgear Nighthawk X6S is $51.40 more expensive than the average router ($146.35).
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