Neither Linksys WRT AC3200 nor NETGEAR N600 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Linksys WRT AC3200 nor NETGEAR N600 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 | $300 |  Linksys WRT AC3200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $70 |  NETGEAR N600 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Linksys WRT AC3200 
NETGEAR N600 Customers like NETGEAR N600 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 N600
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
NETGEAR N600, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Linksys WRT AC3200.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Linksys WRT AC3200 and NETGEAR N600 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Linksys WRT AC3200 | |
| NETGEAR N600 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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| Median best-selling Router |
Linksys WRT AC3200 is more popular than NETGEAR N600
It's fairly safe to say that Linksys WRT AC3200 is a more popular router than NETGEAR N600, 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 N600 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TP-Link Archer AX50 | $80 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
 | Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 | $300 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 ranks #42 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.4 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Asus RT-AX86U | $299 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | 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 |
| 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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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 Asus ZenWiFi AXE6600 ET8 or Eero 6 Plus .
Linksys WRT AC3200 is $160 more expensive than an average router ($139.99).
NETGEAR N600 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 R6120 AC1200 or Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 .
NETGEAR N600 is $69.99 cheaper than the average router ($139.99).
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