Netgear Nighthawk - How good is it?

[JonnyOnAPony]

Hey guys, just wanted the community's opinion of the Netgear Nighthawk wireless router. I am thinking of getting one as the ISP supplied router is the worst thing I have ever used and have recently upgraded to a Fibre Optic connection (I live in New Zealand so the speed is 30mb down, 10 mb up).

 

I am looking to a high end router because a wired Ethernet connection is not an option for me. I am a very heavy internet user (gaming, streaming, ect) and would like to achieve the fastest speed possible. Range has been an issue for me in the past and hopefully this router will cut it.

 

Never purchased a "high end" router before and would just like your opinions

 

Thanks in advance

Jonny

[X1XNobleX1X]

Hey guys, just wanted the community's opinion of the Netgear Nighthawk wireless router. I am thinking of getting one as the ISP supplied router is the worst thing I have ever used and have recently upgraded to a Fibre Optic connection (I live in New Zealand so the speed is 30mb down, 10 mb up).

 

I am looking to a high end router because a wired Ethernet connection is not an option for me. I am a very heavy internet user (gaming, streaming, ect) and would like to achieve the fastest speed possible. Range has been an issue for me in the past and hopefully this router will cut it.

 

Never purchased a "high end" router before and would just like your opinions

 

Thanks in advance

Jonny

Pretty sure this is a better router.

http://www.asus.com/au/Networking/RTAC68U/

 

[JonnyOnAPony]

 

Pretty sure this is a better router.

http://www.asus.com/au/Networking/RTAC68U/

 

 

Oh wow, thanks! Looks awesome

[X1XNobleX1X]

Oh wow, thanks! Looks awesome

Pretty sure it's the best router you can get.

On amazon it has 1500 reviews with 4 starts so it must be good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45SI4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FB45SI4&linkCode=as2&tag=mwsussex040-20

[Unhelpful]

 

Pretty sure this is a better router.

http://www.asus.com/au/Networking/RTAC68U/

 

 

 

Oh wow, thanks! Looks awesome

I have that routers little brother, the rt-n66u, and absolutely love it.

[X1XNobleX1X]

I have that routers little brother, the rt-n66u, and absolutely love it.

+1

[JonnyOnAPony]

I have that routers little brother, the rt-n66u, and absolutely love it.

This may actually be better for me... Not really using AC yet

[Darren]

Hey guys, just wanted the community's opinion of the Netgear Nighthawk wireless router. I am thinking of getting one as the ISP supplied router is the worst thing I have ever used and have recently upgraded to a Fibre Optic connection (I live in New Zealand so the speed is 30mb down, 10 mb up).

 

I am looking to a high end router because a wired Ethernet connection is not an option for me. I am a very heavy internet user (gaming, streaming, ect) and would like to achieve the fastest speed possible. Range has been an issue for me in the past and hopefully this router will cut it.

 

Never purchased a "high end" router before and would just like your opinions

 

Thanks in advance

Jonny

 

Sounds like what you actually mean is that the wireless on it is inadequate. Better off to purchase a UniFi from Ubiquiti via. GoWifi .

 

As a side note, you shouldn't complain about something your ISP gave to you for free. It's not their fault you're a heavy user over wireless. You can also get higher speeds if you pay them more - My Speedtest

[syoumans54]

 

Pretty sure this is a better router.

http://www.asus.com/au/Networking/RTAC68U/

 

 

 

Pretty sure you're wrong. The Nighthawk (R7000) has the better processor of the two.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/32239-ac1900-first-look-netgear-r7000-a-asus-rt-ac68u

 

If you want the best one out there right now, it's going to be the Nighthawk.

[Darren]

Pretty sure you're wrong. The Nighthawk (R7000) has the better processor of the two.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/32239-ac1900-first-look-netgear-r7000-a-asus-rt-ac68u

 

If you want the best one out there right now, it's going to be the Nighthawk.

 

Processor only really matters if you have a lot of routed (not switched) traffic, ie. 500Mbps+ constantly. As far as consumer products go, the point of diminishing return is quite early.

[AmirMC]

I live in Australia and i have the new fibre optic set up. my base speed is 100mbs down and 40mbs up. i just purchased the nighthawk, and it is literally the best thing i have ever done. i game on the 2014 razer blade 14', which has no ethernet port. yet, the strength and sheer reliability of the nighthawk is unprecedented. I'd recommend the nighthawk bro. peace

[tomsliwowski]

Smallnetbuilder tested the Nighthawk and the AC68U and they both performed almost identically. Get whichever one you can afford (I got a Nighthawk recently for $120 after rebates). Arguing which is better is like comparing 2 sects of Christianity, you'll have 2 sides with each believing theirs is the best.