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Neither Linksys EA8500 nor Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys EA8500 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 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $80 |  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 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $228 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $109 |  Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Linksys EA8500 
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 Customers like Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 way 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 EA8500.
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 EA8500 ranks lower than that.
| Linksys EA8500 | |
| Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 ranks #26 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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| Median best-selling Router |
Linksys EA8500 is more popular than Netgear Nighthawk AC2100
It's fairly safe to say that Linksys EA8500 is a more popular router than Netgear Nighthawk AC2100, based on its 800+ 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 EA8500 and Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Synology WRX560 | $220 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Synology WRX560 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | TP-Link Archer AX55 | $110 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | 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 | |
 | Asus RT-AX3000 | $115 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Digital Trends | Tom's Guide | Laptop Mag | TechRadar | Business Insider | T3 | How To Geek | Wirecutter | Lifewire | PCMag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $80 | 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 | - | $300 |  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 | - | $48 |  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 | $298 |  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 [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 |
- 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
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- This refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a generic box
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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 many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Synology WRX560 or Asus RT-AC86U .
Linksys EA8500 is $88.01 more expensive than an average router ($139.99).
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 TP-Link Archer AX55 or Bitdefender Box 2 .
Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 is $30.56 cheaper than the average router ($139.99).
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