Neither Linksys E1200 nor Netgear R6120 AC1200 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (5 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys E1200 nor Netgear R6120 AC1200 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
Linksys E1200 
Netgear R6120 AC1200 Customers like Netgear R6120 AC1200 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 R6120 AC1200
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear R6120 AC1200, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys E1200.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Netgear R6120 AC1200 ranks higher than that and Linksys E1200 ranks lower than that.
| Linksys E1200 | |
| Netgear R6120 AC1200 | |
| Median best-selling Router |
Netgear R6120 AC1200 is more popular than Linksys E1200
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear R6120 AC1200 is a more popular router than Linksys E1200, based on its 4,000+ 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 E1200 and Netgear R6120 AC1200 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Google Nest WiFi | $47 |
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 8.4 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | ASUS RT-ACRH13 | $34 |
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8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | TP-Link TL-WR940N | $30 | No expert recommendations | More Popular | |
 | TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 | $60 |
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TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 ranks #61 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| 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 | - | $290 |  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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- Enjoy the benefits of Wireless-N300 (802.11n) in your home ideal for surfing the web, emailing and printing wirelessly
- Connect your computers, wireless printers, smartphones, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps transfer speed
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- Maximum Range : 1200 Sq Ft
- FAST WiFi PERFORMANCE: Get up to 1200 sq ft wireless coverage with AC1200 speed (Dual band up to 300 + 900 Mbps).
- RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 20 DEVICES: Reliably stream videos, play games, surf the internet, and connect smart home devices.
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Linksys E1200 is a popular option at the bottom 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 Tenda AC6 AC1200 or TP-Link AC3150 .
Linksys E1200 is $116.48 cheaper than the average router ($139.99).
Netgear R6120 AC1200 is a very popular option on the lower 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 N600 or Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 .
Netgear R6120 AC1200 is $69.99 cheaper than the average router ($139.99).
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