Netgear Nighthawk AC1900
Cable Modems

Nighthawk AC1900

Netgear

Released Oct 1, 2013 · Analysis updated Mar 29, 2026

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 cable modem/router with excellent range, sharp design, great 5GHz throughput, and effective QoS. The Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 scores 84/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cable modems category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Pcvarge, and Cnet.

Critic Score

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84

based on 3 expert reviews

PcmagPcvargeCnet

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$79.99

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Pros

  • Excellent range(2)

Cons

  • Ridiculously bulky design(2)
  • Slower speeds at 2.4ghz band(2)

3 Expert Reviews

90
Major publication10/2013

Excellent throughput and range at the 5GHz band, lots of features (including full VPN)—plus a cool name—all make the Nighthawk one of the best routers we've seen from Netgear in a while, despite a few...

83
Independent publication06/2024

There’s a lot to like about the NETGEAR Nighthawk R6900P Smart WiFi Router (AC1900), including its cool name, stealth design and excellent speeds on the 5GHz band.

80
Major publication10/2013

The Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7000) offers stellar performance on the 5GHz band and an excellent set of features, making it a solid network and storage powerhouse.