Nighthawk AX8

Name: Netgear Nighthawk AX8
Brand: Netgear
Rating: 75 (4 reviews)

Released Apr 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Jul 9, 2026

Netgear Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 6 Router in the Wifi Routers category. The Netgear Nighthawk AX8 scores 75/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the wifi routers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomsguide, Hothardware, Choice, and Pcmag.

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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4 Publication Reviews

Major publication02/2021

Major publicationFeb 1, 2021

AI summary of this review

The Netgear Nighthawk RAX80 offers enhanced security and top performance, with the best throughput we’ve seen so far in a Wi-Fi router.

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Established publication05/2019

Established publicationMay 31, 2019

AI summary of this review

Netgear's AX6000 Nighthawk AX8 Wi-Fi 6 router is a high-end solution with speeds and features that surpass most Wi-Fi 5 models.

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Independent publication10/2019

Independent publicationOct 15, 2019

AI summary of this review

We try out Netgear’s new Nighthawk AX8 router, one of the first to use the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless network standard.

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Major publication04/2019

Major publicationApr 11, 2019

AI summary of this review

The Netgear Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 is a Wi-Fi 6 router that offers speedy throughput and excellent file-transfer performance.

Score estimated from the review text

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