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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.
Award: Recommended August 2015
August 2015
 
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52 Reviews
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301 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Uses new MU-MIMO technology
  • Easy setup
  • Lots of features
  • Speedy 5GHz performance on our tests

The editors didn't like

  • Expensive
  • Clients must support MU-MIMO to take advantage of enhanced performance
  • Advanced settings are difficult to find
  • Middling 2
  • 4GHz performance in testing

 

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  Published: 2015-09-25, review by: in.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...

 
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  Published: 2016-10-10, Author: Sander , review by: uk.hardware.info

  • Are you looking for an 802.11ac router? Then you'll be able to choose from a plethora of routers, since pretty much all 802.11ac models that have been released since 2012, are still readily available. This does imply that there hasn't been a lot of chan...

 
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  Published: 2016-04-17, Author: Sander , review by: uk.hardware.info

  • Linksys has released an all-round excellent router with the EA8500. The performance is generally good and the throughput speeds of the USB 3.0 connector is excellent. Linksys is still faster with USB 3.0 speeds, compared to other manufacturers. We are a...

 
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  Published: 2015-05-15, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • 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....

 
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  Published: 2016-05-24, review by: nikktech.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2016-03-29, Author: Tim , review by: smallnetbuilder.com

  • 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...

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  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...

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  Published: 2015-06-15, review by: tomsguide.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2015-05-21, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Phenomenal performance with a USB SSD, MU-MIMO support right out of the box (for what that's worth)
  • Very few MU-MIMO client devices on the market, Not as fast as some (more expensive) AC3200 routers
  • It's too early in the MU-MIMO life cycle to buy a MU-MIMO router, but the EA8500 makes a fabulous host for a NAS drive...

 
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  Published: 2015-05-14, Author: Tim , review by: smallnetbuilder.com

  • Supports bridged router, wireless bridge & wireless repeating, MUMIMO support provides moderate total throughput improvement
  • No outbound port/service filtering, You'll need to buy new devices to benefit from MUMIMO
  • QCA based AC2600 MU-MIMO enabled router with Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB 2.0/eSATA/USB 3.0 storage and printer sharing...

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