Experts recommend TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 more than Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 over Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300, but both Routers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 received 2 recommendations: from T3 (29 Feb 2024) and Digital Trends (5 Sep 2023). By contrast, Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 received only 1 recommendation from Digital Trends (5 Sep 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Laptop Mag  | Tom's Guide  |
Wirecutter  | How To Geek  | T3  | PCMag  | Digital Trends  | TechRadar  | Business Insider  | Lifewire  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | - | Check price |  TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 The TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 router is a high-speed, Wi-Fi 6 router with Tri-Band Wi-Fi, Ultra Connectivity, Maximized Coverage, and TP-Link HomeShield security features, making it a reliable and versatile choice for any home or office. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| 15 | N/A | $240 |  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 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Sep 2023 Digital Trends ranked Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 as #1 and TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 as #2
Rank Router Comment #1 out of 7 Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 The best Wi-Fi router#2 out of 7 TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 The best high-performance router... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 29 Feb 2024 T3 ranked TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 as #5
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 A mid-range wireless router with loads of smart features... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the January rankings, TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 outranks Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300. This is not to say that Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 is a bad option. Like TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | PCMag | Digital Trends | TechRadar | Business Insider | Lifewire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1500 |  Netgear Orbi 970 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $330 |  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. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $300 |  Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 and 6E standards, offering top speeds of up to 11,000 Mbps, and is ideal for users who require high-speed internet for activities such as streaming and gaming. | - | 6 | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | 3
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| 4 | - | $96 |  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 | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 0
| Highest score by How To Geek | 90 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by WIRED | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by cybershack.com.au | 94 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by T3 | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 6GHz WiFi band dedicated to WiFi 6E devices including Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Enjoy 4K/8K video streaming, AR/VR gaming and HD videoconferencing
- Powerful 1.7GHz quad-core processor gives you exceptional 7.8Gbps WiFi speed, 6.5x faster than WiFi 5. Backward compatible for all WiFi devices on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
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From Seller:
- Faster AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi - 4804 Mbps (5 GHz) plus 1201 Mbps (5 GHz) plus 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
- Ultra Connectivity - 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port plus 1× 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port plus 3× Gigabit LAN ports and two USB ports ensure max flexibility and boosted throughput; The 2.5 Gbps WAN or LAN port and 1 Gbps WAN, LAN port cannot be used as the WAN port at the same time
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