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Neither Netgear Nighthawk X8 nor Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Netgear Nighthawk X8 nor Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 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 | $84 | Netgear Nighthawk X8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $200 | Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Routers ranking? It's here
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 | - | $308 | 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 | - | $49 | 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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- 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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- Minimize ping and maximize performance with four 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports for lag free, wired connectivity and 1.7 GHz dual core processor network efficiency.Beamforming : Implicit & Explicit Beamforming. LEDs : On/off LED lights option.
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Netgear Nighthawk X8 is a popular and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Samsung SmartThings Wifi or Netgear C6250 .
Netgear Nighthawk X8 is $56 less expensive than an average router ($140).
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is a very 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 D-Link DIR-2680 or Asus TUF AX5400 .
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is $11.78 less expensive than an average router ($140).