Linksys EA9300 Max-Stream AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router

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Pros:

Easy to install, Speedy file-transfer performance, Good throughput performance, Supports MU-MIMO and beamforming, Works with Alexa voice commands
Smart Connect band steering, Same CPU as ASUS GT-AC5300 at much less $

Cons:

Pricey, Limited parental controls, Lacks built-in malware protection
Interoperatiliby problem with 5 GHz downlink, Undistinguished routing feature set, Smart Connect works only between 5 GHz radios, Artificially inflated link rate very few will see, No OpenVPN support

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Last revision on July 11, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Easy to install, Speedy file-transfer performance, Good throughput performance, Supports MU-MIMO and beamforming, Works with Alexa voice commands
Smart Connect band steering, Same CPU as ASUS GT-AC5300 at much less $

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricey, Limited parental controls, Lacks built-in malware protection
Interoperatiliby problem with 5 GHz downlink, Undistinguished routing feature set, Smart Connect works only between 5 GHz radios, Artificially inflated link rate very few will see, No OpenVPN support

Expert reviews and ratings

The Linksys Max-Stream EA9300 is a solid-performing tri-band router for high-bandwidth scenarios like video streaming and online...

By PC Mag on February 26, 2019

The Linksys Max Stream EA9300 is a great router for any high-end users who need the very best from their network. Able to handle anything thrown at it with room to grow, the EA9300 is great for the price...

By CGM on July 03, 2017

Would you require a high-end Tri-Band Wireless router as opposed to the mainstream dual-band alternative? We would think that if you have many wireless clients connected to your network simultaneously (more than 30)you will find the Linksys EA9300...

By thetechrevolutionist.com on January 09, 2018

Overall the performance of the EA9300 is very solid. The upgraded quad-core CPU with extra micro-processors to handle beamforming, QoS, prioritization and more is a great touch. All of that extra power helps this router achieve the fastest wired...

By BCCHardware on December 03, 2017

Despite it not being the highest end router in the market, it is probably the most powerful one because of its quad-core processor and 512MB RAM.If you find the EA9500 too expensive at S$539, the EA9300 might be suitable for you at S$399 (S$140...

By lesterchan.net on September 25, 2017

As of this review, the Router Ranker slots the EA9300 at #3, behind both 4x4 ASUS tri-band routers, the GT-AC5300 in the #1 berth and RT-AC5300 at #2. But at around $100 cheaper than both ASUSes, the EA9300 currently has the best price / performance of...

By SmallNetBuilder on July 17, 2017