Consumer Score
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk X8 ranks #154 out of 158.
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4.8
Average
Consumer Score
In comparison:
NETGEAR N600 ranks #51 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
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Neither Netgear Nighthawk X8 nor NETGEAR N600 were recommended by experts this month

On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither Netgear Nighthawk X8 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 Lifewire (6 Dec 2023), Business Insider (18 Apr 2022) and Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022).

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PCMag
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Wirecutter
How To Geek
T3
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TechRadar
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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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NETGEAR N600
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like NETGEAR N600 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 X8
NETGEAR N600
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.

NETGEAR N600, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear Nighthawk X8.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). NETGEAR N600 ranks higher than that and Netgear Nighthawk X8 ranks lower than that.

Netgear Nighthawk X8
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Netgear Nighthawk X8 ranks #154 out of 158.
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4.8
Average
NETGEAR N600
In comparison:
NETGEAR N600 ranks #51 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
Median best-selling Router
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer AX50 ranks #80 out of 158.
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7.8
Good





NETGEAR N600 is more popular than Netgear Nighthawk X8

It's fairly safe to say that NETGEAR N600 is a more popular router than Netgear Nighthawk X8, based on its 4,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Netgear Nighthawk X8 and NETGEAR N600 often consider Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300, a pricier option with better reviews.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Netgear Nighthawk X8 and NETGEAR N600
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 $319
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 ranks #38 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.6
Great
2 expert recommendations Better Reviews
TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 $70
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 ranks #12 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
2 expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
TP-Link Archer AX50 $85
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer AX50 ranks #80 out of 158.
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7.8
Good
3 expert recommendations More Popular
Asus RT-AX88U $391
In comparison:
Asus RT-AX88U ranks #10 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.9
Great
2 expert recommendations Better Reviews
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Netgear Nighthawk X8 nor NETGEAR N600 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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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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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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From Seller:
  • TRI-BAND MU-MIMO WIFI —Up to 600 + 2166 + 2166Mbps to deliver more WiFi for more devices simultaneously
  • GIGABIT WIRED —Six Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports with the ability to aggregate two ports for faster file transfers
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From Seller:
  • Compatible with Xfinity from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, CableONE & more; Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
  • Three in one DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + N300 WiFi Router+ 2 Gigabit Wired Switch. ELIMINTE MONTHLY CABLE MODEM RENTAL FEES Up to $156 per year
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Netgear Nighthawk X8.
EAN Numbers: 0014444454251, 0021112584523, 0021113039718, 0031111399943, 0031112832616, 0033585516437, 0045556029976, 0071090096860, 0163120870851, 0172302833577, 0606449071146, 0606449078329, 0606449079265, 0634304866354, 0647593326706, 0724544137021, 0724627134442, 0763616030259, 0799621286831, 0803982825650, 0806293525387, 0807030492757, 0807320193487, 0809186268293, 0809385663240, 0999994530726, 5052415532886, 7103126206820, 7426800645631
UPC Numbers: 014444454251, 021112584523, 021113039718, 031111399943, 031112832616, 033585516437, 045556029976, 071090096860, 163120870851, 172302833577, 606449071146, 606449078329, 606449079265, 634304866354, 647593326706, 724544137021, 724627134442, 763616030259, 799621286831, 803982825650, 806293525387, 807030492757, 807320193487, 809186268293, 809385663240, 999994530726
Model Numbers: WNDR3400-100NAS
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Netgear Nighthawk X8 is a 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 XR700 or Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Pro .

Netgear Nighthawk X8 is $200 more expensive than an average router ($150).

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 Asus Wireless RT-AC1200 or Netgear C6250 .

NETGEAR N600 is $80.01 cheaper than the average router ($150).

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