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ASUS RT-AC68U vs Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band: Comparison
ASUS RT-AC68U and Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AC68U at AC1900, Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band at AC2200 (up to 2.2Gbps combined), which puts Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Speed Class | AC1900 | AC2200 (up to 2.2Gbps combined) |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh | Not mesh-capable |
Verdict
ASUS RT-AC68U
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A decade-old design kept alive by mature firmware and AiMesh support.
Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dated but honest tri-band WiFi 5 router that still appeals to budget buyers and open-firmware tinkerers.