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ASUS RT-AX3000 vs Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX3000 and Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX3000 at AX3000, Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band at AC2200 (up to 2.2Gbps combined), which puts ASUS RT-AX3000 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Tri-Band (2.4GHz + two 5GHz bands) |
| Wired Ports | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.0 |
| Special Features | ASUS Router App, basic AiProtection security | Open-source firmware friendly (OpenWrt community support) |
| Speed Class | AX3000 | AC2200 (up to 2.2Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | MU-MIMO only (pre-WiFi 6) |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh compatible | Not mesh-capable |
Verdict
ASUS RT-AX3000
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable budget WiFi 6 router, but there's little here that distinguishes it from ASUS's own cheaper AX55.
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.