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Neither Netgear Nighthawk C7000 nor Netgear R6250 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither Netgear Nighthawk C7000 nor Netgear R6250 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 | $200 | Netgear Nighthawk C7000 The Netgear Nighthawk C7000 router is a reliable and high-performing option for medium-sized homes or offices with up to 30 devices, offering parental controls, double firewall protection, and a guest network feature for added security. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $49 | Netgear R6250 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Netgear Nighthawk C7000 noticeably 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 R6250
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear Nighthawk C7000, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear R6250.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Netgear Nighthawk C7000 and Netgear R6250 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 ranks #25 out of 157. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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Netgear R6250 | |
Median best-selling Router |
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is more popular than Netgear R6250
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a more popular router than Netgear R6250, 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 Netgear Nighthawk C7000 and R6250 | |||||
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Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 | $200 |
7.0 Good
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Google Nest WiFi | $49 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
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 | More Popular |
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 | - | $298 | 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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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 8
Highest score by notontop.com | 100 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 80 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Save monthly rental fees: Model C7000 replaces your cable modem and Wi-Fi router, saving you up to 168 dollars/year in equipment rental fees.
- Speeds by carrier: Xfinity (up to 800Mbps), Cox (up to 500Mbps), Spectrum (up to 400Mbps).
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- Provides an extensible design that enables service prioritization for data
- Design that delivers high availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance
- The country of origin is China
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Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a very popular and one of the more 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 Pro XR1000 or Netgear Nighthawk XR500 .
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is $60 more expensive than an average router ($139.99).
Netgear R6250 is a well-known option at the bottom 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 Google Nest WiFi or TP-Link ARCHER C50 AC1200 .
Netgear R6250 is $90.50 cheaper than the average router ($139.99).