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Neither Linksys EA8500 nor Linksys EA9200 were recommended by experts this month

On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys EA8500 nor Linksys EA9200 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).

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PCMag
Lifewire
Wirecutter
How To Geek
T3
Business Insider
TechRadar
Laptop Mag
Tom's Guide
Digital Trends
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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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Linksys EA8500
The Linksys EA8500 router is a high-performance router with excellent Wi-Fi coverage, stable signals, and MU-MIMO technology, making it suitable for demanding tasks such as streaming 4K video and online gaming.
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Linksys EA9200
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Customers like Linksys EA8500 a bit 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.

Linksys EA8500
Linksys EA9200
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Linksys EA8500, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys EA9200.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Linksys EA8500 and Linksys EA9200 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.

Linksys EA8500
In comparison:
Linksys EA8500 ranks #135 out of 158.
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6.2
Average
Linksys EA9200
In comparison:
Linksys EA9200 ranks #142 out of 158.
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6.0
Average
Median best-selling Router
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer AX50 ranks #80 out of 158.
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7.8
Good





Linksys EA9200 is more popular than Linksys EA8500

It's fairly safe to say that Linksys EA9200 is a more popular router than Linksys EA8500, based on its 900+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Linksys EA8500 and EA9200 often consider Synology WRX560, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Linksys EA8500 and EA9200
Synology WRX560 $220
We don't yet have enough review information for Synology WRX560
N/A
2 expert recommendations
Google Nest WiFi $52
In comparison:
Google Nest WiFi ranks #45 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.4
Great
3 expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 $491
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 ranks #59 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
3 expert recommendations Better Reviews
Google WiFi $55
In comparison:
Google WiFi ranks #5 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Linksys EA8500 nor Linksys EA9200 were recommended by key experts who publish Routers recommendations.
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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+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.
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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.
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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.
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+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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [19]

68
Total expert reviews: 19
  • with a score: 3
  • without a score: 16
Highest score by CNET
83
Average score based on 19 reviews
68
Lowest score by Tom's Guide
50

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
No expert reviews linked yet for Linksys EA9200.
From Seller:
  • Works with Amazon Alexa.IPv6 compatible: Yes
  • 4x4 MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) technology delivers four data streams for a seamless entertainment experience
  • MU-MIMO handles heavy network traffic and high-bandwidth activities on multiple devices at the same time
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Advanced Tri-band Wi-Fi technology
  • Up to 3.2 Gbps wireless speed
  • 1 GHz dual-core CPU and 3 integrated co-processors deliver 2.96GHz of penta-core processing power
  • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software with Network Map
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Linksys EA9200.
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Linksys EA8500 is a well-known 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 RAX120 Nighthawk AX12 or Asus CM-32 .

Linksys EA8500 is $78 more expensive than an average router ($150).

Linksys EA9200 is a well-known and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as TP-Link Archer C5 or Google Nest WiFi .

Linksys EA9200 is $100.01 less expensive than an average router ($150).

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