The fastest combined WiFi speed for uninterrupted streaming
Up to 1000 + 2166 + 2166Mbps
Up to four data streams per WiFi band maximizes connection speed
Designates slower and faster devices to separate WiFi bands for best wireless speed
Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices
Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds
Six Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports with the ability to aggregate two ports for faster file transfers
Intelligently prioritizes video streaming and gaming
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Uk has collected 65 expert reviews for NETGEAR X8 AC5300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz) Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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trustedreviews.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:32 |
The Netgear Nighthawk X8 R8500 is the current flagship 802.11ac router in Netgear's lineup. Packing in three Wi-Fi bands, plus the latest MU-MIMO and quad-stream technology, it's the fastest AC router the company has ever made. It also includes a new act...
Very fast Wi-Fi, More Ethernet ports than most, Smart Connect for 5GHz bands... 
Smart Connect doesn't cover all three bands, USB ports hidden under flap, Very large... 
Netgear Nighthawk X8 R8500 – Setup and Interface Setting up the R8500 is relatively straightforward, with most things automated. Just plug in the right cables, restart your modem and you should be connected. If you want to go beyond using the default name... |
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gadgetynews.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:32 |
If you like your router to look mean, have blue LEDs and rock a cool name, surely the Netgear Nighthawk X8 R8500 should be on your list?The Netgear R8500 X8 looked a beast when I first met it back in February . Back then the AC5300 standard router had a c...
Port aggregation, Triband performance, WiFi range and stability, Connectivity, Looks awesome...
Size, Overkill for some households...
Let's get the elephant in the room front and centre right now. The Nighthawk X8 is not a budget router. The R8500 costs between £380-£400 depending where you buy from.This means that the X8 isn't for everyone – but I don't think it's pretending to be.Do y... |
88%
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techguide.com.au
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2017-05-01 05:48:36 |
Never has there been as much strain on our wi-fi networks as there is now, so a good router is essential and Netgear's latest X8 ticks all the boxes in terms of speed, range and capacity.With the growing number of wireless devices in the average household...
Great design, triband, super fast connectivity, can handle multiple data streams, prioritises tasks to the right band, six Ethernet ports...
Expensive, ports at the top when wall mounted...
The Netgear has hit a home run with the X8. It not only looks good but also offers speed, range and performance to create wi-fi network that can handle everything you throw at it... |
90%
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tweaktown.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:37 |
Since the first time I came into contact with a Tri-Band wireless router, I have recommended these solutions to countless people. Tri-Band routers take the best of the latest technology and allow you the flexibility to use all of your devices, whether old...
Netgear is one of the very few companies that continue to churn out high-quality products time after time. Since I have been reviewing routers, we have gone from seeing the launch of consumer 802.11ac with the first Nighthawk R7000, to several Nighthawk... |
93%
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pcauthority.com.au
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2017-07-08 18:51:41 |
Netgear's Nighthawk range of wireless routers have been among the most technically advanced – and expensive – routers for power users, and the Nighthawk X8 AC5300 VDSL/ADSL Modem Router continues this proud tradition. While the design is a little more s...
"$699 may seem like an eye-watering amount for an ADSL modem router, but if you want a no-compromise device that will serve you well both now and into the future, the Nighthawk X8 is one of the very best."... |
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goodgearguide.com.au
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2017-07-27 04:43:45 |
Which AC5300 router should you buy? Picture: Manolo Gómez (Flickr)This is a group test of three of the latest AC5300 (and AC5400) 802.11ac, MU-MIMO wireless routers. It's part of a series of articles that has seen us investigate the following:-Does MU-MIM...
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eftm.com.au
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2017-09-20 01:28:27 |
In 2016 it's not enough to just have WiFi in your home, with the demands of a large number of devices in the home doing so much more than just email and web surfing there's more pressure than ever on the centre of your network – your Router. This week – w...
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techau.com.au
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2017-09-25 01:23:05 |
The latest router from Netgear is another in a growing list of NBN-focused routers. This means they've ditched the modem and are all about turning higher-speed connections into super-fast WiFi to power the growing list of devices around your home.Netgear...
WiFi Performance, Subtle design, LED on/off...
modem...
After spending time with the Netgear Nighthwawk X8 router, it's going to be hard to send back. The router performed well in terms of speed, but you'd expect nothing less at this price point. The features and software were absolute highlights here and the... |
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uk.hardware.info
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2017-09-30 04:08:35 |
In the summer of 2012 we tested the Netgear R6300, the first ever 802.11ac router that reached our test lab. Now, 4 years later, we see that the phenomenon 802.11ac router is still in full swing. In order to find out what your options are if you're look...
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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itwire.com
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2017-11-01 03:06:48 |
Netgear continues the Nighthawk premium performance tradition with its X8, R8500, an AC5300, Tri-band, MU-MIMO router.The X8 is an interesting router – not least is the huge size, 316 x 264 x 61 mm, and weight of 1.68kg. But it has also managed to conceal...
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wegotserved.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:32 |
Over the past months we have reviewed the latest crop of AC5300/5400 routers in search of the perfect device for your network. We have seen that, despite running similar Broadcom based chipsets, there can be significant differences in price, performance a...
The NETGEAR R8500 Nighthawk x8 is a powerhouse of a router. It's one of the cheaper AC5300/5400 devices but is still expensive for a router. Performance is good as is the range of features offered. It brings to the table the now-familiar AC5300/5300 speed... |
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missingremote.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:33 |
NETGEAR touts the Nighthawk X8 AC5300 (R8500) Smart Wi-Fi router as “the next wave in Wi-Fi”. Generally, I am inclined to dismiss this sort of hyperbole, but the $350/£350 802.11AC includes features that are a reasonable step up from other models includin...
Aside from the issues with 802.3ad link aggregation (a signature feature), the Nighthawk X8 AC5300 R8500 exhibited rock solid stability during the extended testing period. While the $350/£350 price is on the high side, I am completely sold on the benefit... |
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tomsguide.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:33 |
Big and bruising, Netgear's Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router is a networking behemoth that has it all, with a price tag to match. The router has everything from built-in amplified antennas and the latest MU-MIMO technology for more efficient traf...
Many LAN port, with support for data aggregatio, Active amplified antenna, Triband operations produce impressive speed, Lots of customization options...
Expensiv, Bigger than most router, Sometimes sluggish interface...
With amplified antennas, the latest MU-MIMO technology and three bands to deliver data to hungry devices, the Netgear Nighthawk X8 delivers excellent throughput and range. At $347, the Nighthawk X8 is roughly the cost of a pair of Linksys WRT1900ACS route... |
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legitreviews.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:41 |
Today, we take our first look at Netgear's flagship router, the Nighthawk X8 R8500 AC5300 WiFi Router. This router has hit shelves just in time for the holiday gift buying season and is priced at around $343 shipped from most major retailers. This price c...
Netgear has been one of our favorite networking brands for many, many years. Because they have been very consistent releasing high-quality products and updates to their entire line of products is one of the reason they have been one of the first companies... |
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hothardware.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:41 |
The router game is heating up once again, after being dormant for what seemed like an eternity, thanks to new iterations of the Broadcom XStream platform. We first examined this platform for 802.11 AC routers back in October when we rounded up four AC3200...
Strong Performance, Good Looks, Highly Configurable, BleedingEdge Features...
Relatively Expensive, Overkill For Some Home Users, MUMIMO Firmware Not Quite Ready...
Evaluating the Netgear Nighthawk X8 R8500 from a home-user perspective is a bit tricky, because it is probably overkill for the majority of users. The presence of its dual LAN ports for Link Aggregation hints that this router is probably best suited to a... |
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smallnetbuilder.com
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2017-05-01 05:48:42 |
NETGEAR's AC5300 class R8500 Nighthawk X8 marks the debut of Broadcom's new 4x4 radio SoC announced almost a year ago at CES 2015. The R8500 is a 4x4 AC5300 class three-radio router, based on Broadcom's XStream technology. XStream was birthed as a delayin...
Good Smart Connect total throughput gain, Two aggregatable Gigabit ports, OpenVPN support...
Most expensive router yet, but without significantly better performance, Smart Connect doesn't bandsteer, MUMIMO not enabled...
First AC5300 class 4x4 "tri-band" router based on Broadcom XStream architecture with two 5 GHz radios, Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB 2.0 & 3.0 storage and printer sharing... |
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hw4all.com
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2017-11-24 02:43:44 |
Linksys EA9500 and Netgear R8500 is first and foremost big, very big. The EA9500 measuring more than 24 to more than 27 centimeters, while the R8500 is just under 23 centimeters deep, but less than 31.5 centimeters wide. What you can also find here, incon...
With the Linksys EA9500 and Netgear R8500 (and earlier even though the Asus RT-AC5300), we have to address routers that stand out because of their size and high price. In general, they perform well, with the exception of the results in the practical test... |
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