Testseek.com have collected 31 expert reviews of the Linksys EA8300 AC2200 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Linksys EA8300 AC2200 .
November 2017
(79%)
31 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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2599 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Decent performance for a two-stream router
Supports DFS channels
Second 5 GHz radio can be separately bridged
Functional
Minimalist design
Great performance at short range
Linksys Smart WiFi is still king of router software
Easy to install
MU-MIMO streaming
Two 5GHz bands
Good close-range throughput in testing
The Linksys EA8300 gives quality coverage throughout your home
While offering the newest features. MU-MIMO
Band steering on 5GHz and Alexa integration are all included for $200
MU-MIMO capable
Great software
Compact design
The editors didn't like
No OpenVPN server
Meh storage performance
Two stream MU-MIMO is useless
Could use more wired ports
Middling long-range throughput performance and file transfer speeds
The AC2200 rating keeps it from being high-end. You may want to replace it once more of your laptops
Published: 2019-10-23, Author: Benjamin , review by: lifewire.com
MU-MIMO capable, Great software, Compact design, Easy to install
Short range, AC2200 rating is a little slow, Can't throttle guest access
An amazing router if you can find it on sale.The Linksys EA8300 Router is a killer router and great value at its refurb price, but is outperformed by other routers at its MSRP. We love Linksys products and have always had a great experience. The Linksys E...
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Published: 2018-02-20, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Easy to install, MU-MIMO streaming, Two 5GHz bands, Good close-range throughput in testing,
Middling long-range throughput performance and file transfer speeds
The Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 uses three radio bands, making it ideal for homes stressed by multiple Wi-Fi devices, but this router's performance falls behind competing models...
Decent performance for a two-stream router, Supports DFS channels, Second 5 GHz radio can be separately bridged
No OpenVPN server, Meh storage performance, Two stream MU-MIMO is useless
So while it has decent wireless performance, the EA8300's real value will be for two different buyers. For folks who have good coverage, but are having trouble keeping up with the demands of too many wireless streamers in the household, the EA8300's secon...
Published: 2017-11-02, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The Linksys EA8300 gives quality coverage throughout your home, while offering the newest features. MU-MIMO, band steering on 5GHz and Alexa integration are all included for $200
The AC2200 rating keeps it from being high-end. You may want to replace it once more of your laptops, phones and tablets are capable of faster speeds
If you want great coverage for your medium-size home, lots of customization options and top speeds on your router – all for around $200 – the Linksys EA8300 is the one you want...
Published: 2017-06-29, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
The EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi router from Linksys is a feature-packed mainstream solution meant for home use, including some of the latest technologies such as MU-MIMO, Seamless Roaming, Advanced Beamforming and does have at its core a 716MH...
The Linksys Max Stream EA8300 router is hard to beat, offering the latest advanced tech available at an affordable price for both families and enthusiasts alike to enjoy...
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Published: 2018-08-10, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
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Published: 2017-11-02, Author: Dan , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Linksys EA8300 gives quality coverage throughout your home, while offering the newest features. MU-MIMO, band steering on 5GHz and Alexa integration are all included for $200
The AC2200 rating keeps it from being high-end. You may want to replace it once more of your laptops, phones and tablets are capable of faster speeds
If you want great coverage for your medium-size home, lots of customization options and top speeds on your router – all for around $200 – the Linksys EA8300 is the one you want...
Two 5GHz bands and one 2.4GHz, for better device balancing, A USB 3.0 port for sharing files on an external storage device
Lower than expected throughput speeds, A possible unsecure connection to the backend interface, Linksys cloud account requirement, Feels feature-bare for the price
No. Because of the performance bottlenecks we experienced with Android and Windows, suggesting this device as a Wireless AC connectivity option for your home or office just isn't in the cards. The idea of having a second 5GHz connection backed by beamform...
