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Avg. price in UK:~£110Avg. price in US:~$130Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:3200 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

Linksys E8450 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical Score

10%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 77% of routers
7.8

Technical Score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

26%

7.7

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

â–²Better than 77% of routers
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

7.7

Popularity

User score:
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Verdict

The Linksys E8450 is a dual-band AX3200 Wi-Fi 6 router featuring a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, and 128MB of flash storage, designed to cover up to 2,500 square feet and support over 25 devices. Its primary characteristics include theoretical speeds of 2400 Mbps on the 5GHz band and 800 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, alongside four Gigabit LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port, and a USB 2.0 port. Key pros include its EasyMesh compatibility for expanded coverage, WPA3 security support, and a traditional browser-based interface that avoids mandatory mobile app logins. However, notable cons include its limitation to Wi-Fi 4 standards on the 2.4GHz band, a legacy USB 2.0 port that offers extremely slow NAS performance, and buggy stock firmware that frequently leads users to flash open-source alternatives like OpenWrt.

Technical Specifications of router Linksys E8450

Technical Score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

26%

7.7

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

7.8
Linksys E8450 has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 77% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

7.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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7.9
Linksys E8450 has a user score of 7.95 points, which is lower than that of 71.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
Linksys E8450 has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 62.5% of products in this category.
7.7
Linksys E8450 has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 62.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.4
Linksys E8450 has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
Linksys
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
3,200 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
3,200 Mbps
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 3,200 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 77.7% of routers and equal to 0.8% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
â–² Better than 41% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 40.9% of routers and the same as 31.6% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
â–² Better than 87% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 87% of routers and equal to 13.1% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI
Management interface
Web UI
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This router uses Web UI for management, which is less advanced than 72.2% of routers and equal to 27.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 1.35 GHz
CPU clock speed
2x 1.35 GHz
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router runs at 2x1.35 GHz, which is faster than 64.6% of routers and on par with 0.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Internal storage
0.125 GB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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Linksys E8450 vs the average router

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  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 2.17x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,200 Mbps
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3200 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    3,200 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Outdoor-ready design
    Outdoor suitability
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router is suitable for outdoor use, while the average router is not. 2.2% of routers are suitable for outdoor use.
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 7.8% better value for money
    Linksys E8450 has better value for money than the average router (8.43 vs 7.8).
    8.43 vs 7.82
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 2.17x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,200 Mbps
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3200 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    3,200 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    232 m²
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Outdoor-ready design
    Outdoor suitability
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router is suitable for outdoor use, while the average router is not. 2.2% of routers are suitable for outdoor use.
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 4 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    4
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 3.1 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    5 W
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (5 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    5 W vs 8.1 W
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 1.35 GHz
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (2x1.35 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x1.35 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 5 newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2020 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2015
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Weaker management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • 172.5 mm higher height
    Height
    220 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (220 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    220 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 39 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    25
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (25 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    25 vs 64
  • 39 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    25
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (25 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    25 vs 64
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Weaker management tools
    Management interface
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 172.5 mm higher height
    Height
    220 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (220 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    220 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 32 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    77 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (77 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    77 mm vs 45 mm

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What customers like about Linksys E8450?

  • Reliable Wi-Fi performance for basic internet tasks like streaming and browsing
  • Strong compatibility with OpenWrt third-party firmware, which enthusiasts prefer for better stability and features
  • Affordable price point compared to many other Wi-Fi 6 capable routers
  • Good coverage for apartments and small-to-medium-sized homes
  • Support for EasyMesh technology, allowing for simple network expansion

What customers dislike about Linksys E8450?

  • Buggy stock firmware, particularly with features like parental controls that may require a restart to apply
  • Misleading marketing regarding Wi-Fi 6; AX speeds only apply to the 5GHz band while the 2.4GHz band is limited to Wi-Fi 4
  • Lacks support for high-performance 160MHz or 80MHz channel widths on the stock software
  • Setup process can be frustrating or tricky for some users, specifically regarding password requirements
  • Limited advanced customization options in the default web interface

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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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dongknows.com
01/03/2021
Summary of the review
Linksys E8450 Review: Cool but Lacking - Dong Knows Tech

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