Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream AC2600 Smart WiFi Router and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream AC2600 Smart WiFi Router.
August 2015
(77%)
52 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
301 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Supports bridged router
Wireless bridge & wireless repeating
MUMIMO support provides moderate total throughput improvement
Build Quality
Design
Wireless Performance
AC2600 Technology (Concurrent 802.11n & 802.11ac)
Features
4 High Gain Detachable Antennas
Smart Web Interface
4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
USB 3.0 Port & USB 2.0/eSATA Port
Price (USA)
Latest Wi-Fi MU-MIMO technology
Assortment of ports and software
Can operate as wireless bridge or extender
Phenomenal performance with a USB SSD
MU-MIMO support right out of the box (for what that's worth)
Uses new MU-MIMO technology
Easy setup
Lots of features
Speedy 5GHz performance on our tests
The Linksys EA8500 delivers excellent 5GHz Wi-Fi performance
Especially in a network of mixed clients. Its network storage speed surpasses even some high-end NAS servers
The editors didn't like
No outbound port/service filtering
You'll need to buy new devices to benefit from MUMIMO
Price (EU)
Very expensive
Unimpressive performance
Needs more adjustments
Very few MU-MIMO client devices on the market
Not as fast as some (more expensive) AC3200 routers
Expensive
Clients must support MU-MIMO to take advantage of enhanced performance
Advanced settings are difficult to find
Middling 2.4GHz performance in testing
The router is pricey and its Wi-Fi performance on the 2.4GHz band is below average. The storage feature doesn't support Time Machine backup
Build Quality, Design, Wireless Performance, AC2600 Technology (Concurrent 802.11n & 802.11ac), Features, 4 High Gain Detachable Antennas, Smart Web Interface, 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, USB 3.0 Port & USB 2.0/eSATA Port, Price (USA), ,
Price (EU),
Since the EA8500 AC2600 router uses the QCA9980 4-Stream VIVE™ 802.11ac chipset I was curious to see just how well it would perform and although it did ok in both ATTO and QCheck it surpassed every other modem/router listed in our Passmark Netw...
Abstract: With our updated VeriWave test set in place and a new standardized MU-MIMO test process, I went back and retested all the MU-MIMO enabled routers that have crossed the SmallNetBuilder test bench to date. The only exception is Amped Wireless' Athena. I did...
Published: 2015-09-25, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Uses new MU-MIMO technology, Easy setup, Lots of features, Speedy 5GHz performance on our tests,
Expensive, Clients must support MU-MIMO to take advantage of enhanced performance, Advanced settings are difficult to find, Middling 2.4GHz performance in testing
The Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Smart Wi-Fi Router uses the latest wireless technology to deliver speedy 5GHz throughput to multiple devices at the same time...
Latest Wi-Fi MU-MIMO technology, Assortment of ports and software, Can operate as wireless bridge or extender
Very expensive, Unimpressive performance, needs more adjustments
The first of an expected onslaught of MU-MIMO routers, the Linksys EA8500 has the hardware and software to fill a house with Wi-Fi and Web access, but the device doesn't live up to its performance potential...
The Linksys EA8500 delivers excellent 5GHz Wi-Fi performance, especially in a network of mixed clients. Its network storage speed surpasses even some high-end NAS servers
The router is pricey and its Wi-Fi performance on the 2.4GHz band is below average. The storage feature doesn't support Time Machine backup
Homes with lots of devices will benefit from the Linksys EA8500's speedy Wi-Fi and storage performance, but those with modest needs should look for something cheaper....
Linksys EA8500 is great for gamers, businesses, larger families, and generally anyone running multiple devices at once while doing lots of work that requires a solid connection...
Published: 2016-01-12, Author: Anthony , review by: macworld.com.au
Easy to set up; performance
Some minor errors in Network Map, $429.95
Linksys AC2600 MU-MiMo Gigabit RouterLinksys, www.linksys.comProsEasy to set up; performanceConsSome minor errors in Network Map$429.95ReviewsLinksys has long been one of the most well-known and popular brands in the consumer and SMB router market. In 200...
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Published: 2015-11-07, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Comparisons are difficult - the Linksys has a reasonable price edge over the Netgear Nighthawk X4S and a slightly better 2.4GHz performance. I like both and would be equally happy with either – until AC3200/5300 or WiGig becomes available at a reasonable...
