Experts prefer NetGear Orbi RBK50 over Linksys EA3500
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements .
Currently, NetGear Orbi RBK50 received 1 endorsement from Lifewire (13 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Linksys EA3500 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 13 Mar 2024
Lifewire ranked NetGear Orbi RBK50 as #1 Rank Router Comment #1 out of 3 NetGear Orbi RBK50 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.lifewire.com
Linksys EA3500 
NetGear Orbi RBK50 Customers like NetGear Orbi RBK50 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 Orbi RBK50
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
NetGear Orbi RBK50, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys EA3500.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). NetGear Orbi RBK50 ranks higher than that and Linksys EA3500 ranks lower than that.
| Linksys EA3500 | |
| NetGear Orbi RBK50 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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| Median best-selling Router |
NetGear Orbi RBK50 is more popular than Linksys EA3500
It's fairly safe to say that NetGear Orbi RBK50 is a more popular router than Linksys EA3500, based on its 10,000+ 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 EA3500 and NetGear Orbi RBK50 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 A8 AC1900 | $60 |
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 ranks #60 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper 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 | |
| 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 [20]
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by ireviews.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 56 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Dual-band wireless supports high bandwidth applications such as video streaming or file sharing
- Wireless-N technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and faster, with reduced dead spots.
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- Ultra-performance Mesh WiFi network blankets every inch of your home in super fast and seamless WiFi connectivity - room to room, wall to wall, floor to floor
- Eliminates WiFi dead zones and buffering - 5,000 square feet of consistent coverage - with speeds up to 3Gbps
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Linksys EA3500 is a popular 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 AX10 or TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 .
Linksys EA3500 is $77.85 less expensive than an average router ($139.99).
NetGear Orbi RBK50 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 Nighthawk AC2300 RS400 or Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 .
NetGear Orbi RBK50 is $59.96 more expensive than the average router ($139.99).
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