I know these routers have been compared many many times in the past and they're essentially even. But I've noticed that these comparisons have been made a year or two ago, and we are now in late 2015/early 2016.
I'm looking to buy a new wireless router to replace my D-Link DIR-655 that I've had since the summer of 2011. I've narrowed down my selection to the Nighthawk and Asus routers.
Thanks for your time guys.
I'm looking to buy a new wireless router to replace my D-Link DIR-655 that I've had since the summer of 2011. I've narrowed down my selection to the Nighthawk and Asus routers.
- Are these routers still viable purchases in 2015? Or would buying one of these routers today be the equivalent of buying a PS3/Xbox 360 when the PS4/Xbox One are clearly the better options?
- If they are still viable options, which one is "better" between the two? I was leaning towards the Nighthawk, but the AC1900 STILL made it into PC Mag's "Top Routers of 2015" list (although I'm taking that endorsement with a grain of salt). I'm assuming firmware updates have probably made an impact 2 years later.
- A PS4 (physically plugged in)
- A desktop (physically plugged in)
- Streaming TV (physically plugged in)
- 3-4 smartphones (wireless)
- 3 laptops (wireless
Thanks for your time guys.