Neither Linksys WRT AC3200 nor Netgear Nighthawk C7800 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys WRT AC3200 nor Netgear Nighthawk C7800 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 |
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1 | - | $95 | 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 | $290 | Linksys WRT AC3200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $390 | Netgear Nighthawk C7800 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Linksys WRT AC3200 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 C7800
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Linksys WRT AC3200, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear Nighthawk C7800.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Linksys WRT AC3200 ranks higher than that and Netgear Nighthawk C7800 ranks lower than that.
Linksys WRT AC3200 | |
Netgear Nighthawk C7800 | |
Median best-selling Router |
Linksys WRT AC3200 is more popular than Netgear Nighthawk C7800
It's fairly safe to say that Linksys WRT AC3200 is a more popular router than Netgear Nighthawk C7800, based on its 9,000+ 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 WRT AC3200 and Netgear Nighthawk C7800 | |||||
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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 | Better Reviews | |
Asus RT-AX86U | $299 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
TP-Link Deco X20 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews | |
Synology RT2600ac | $140 |
In comparison:
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 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 | - | $47 | 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 | $260 | 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 [8]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
Highest score by Networks Hardware | 80 |
Average score based on 8 reviews | 77 |
Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 72 |
Score distribution:
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- Fast wireless router provides Wi-Fi coverage for your home (works with existing modem)
- Open source firmware offers advanced customization; Certified operating systems: MacOS (10.X or higher), Windows 7, Windows 8.1 (Works with Windows 10)
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- COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR CABLE INTERNET PROVIDERS: Including certification by Xfinity by Comcast and COX. NOT compatible with Spectrum, Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service
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Linksys WRT AC3200 is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear Nighthawk AC4000 or TP-Link Archer C5400X .
Linksys WRT AC3200 is $150 more expensive than an average router ($139.99).
Netgear Nighthawk C7800 is a popular 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 Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 AC3200 or Asus RT-AC3100 .
Netgear Nighthawk C7800 is $4.99 less expensive than an average router ($139.99).