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Linksys EA2700 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:600 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Linksys EA2700 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of routers
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

5.4

Ports

18%

8.6

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

5.7

Hardware

10%

6.2

Management

â–¼Worse than 67% of routers
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
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 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 59 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 82% of routers
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Technical Specifications of router Linksys EA2700

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

5.4

Ports

18%

8.6

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

5.7

Hardware

10%

6.2

Management

6.5
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 59 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
Linksys EA2700 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 53.4% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Brand name
Linksys
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% 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
600 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
600 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 600 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 66.7% of routers and equal to 5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 67.5% of routers and equal to 11.6% 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
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% 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
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% 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, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% 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
no
Traffic monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This router does not include traffic monitoring. 82.1% 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
0.6 GHz
CPU clock speed
0.6 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This router runs at 0.6 GHz, which is slower than 69.2% of routers and on par with 2.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
64 MB
RAM capacity
64 MB
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 64 MB of RAM, which is less than 69% of routers and the same as 14.3% of routers.
Internal storage
0.0625 GB
Internal storage
0.0625 GB
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.0625 GB of internal storage, which is less than 55.2% of routers and the same as 0.3% 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 EA2700 vs the average router

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  • 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
  • 2.3 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    5.8 W
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (5.8 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    5.8 W vs 8.1 W
  • 19.5 mm lower height
    Height
    28 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is shorter than the average router (28 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    28 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 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
  • 2.3 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    5.8 W
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (5.8 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    5.8 W vs 8.1 W
  • 19.5 mm lower height
    Height
    28 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is shorter than the average router (28 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    28 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 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
  • 75% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    64 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • No traffic monitoring
    Traffic monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 81.9% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 59.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    600 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (600 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    600 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 7.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Linksys EA2700
    the average router
    Linksys EA2700 has a lower user score than the average router (7.47 vs 8.000).
    7.47 vs 8
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Linksys EA2700 has worse value for money than the average router (7.62 vs 7.8).
    7.62 vs 7.82
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 59.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    600 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (600 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    600 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 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 traffic monitoring
    Traffic monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 81.9% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 75% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    64 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    0.6 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.6 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    0.6 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 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
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router is an older model than the average router (2012 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    April 2012
    2012 vs 2015

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
SFF-Tek
≈ estimated
29/04/2014
Unboxing and overview · parental controls and features
Verdict
Linksys EA2700 is recommended, especially for families, thanks to its parental controls and easy-to-follow setup.
8.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
26/06/2012
Unboxing · first look at app and setup
Verdict
Linksys EA2700 is fairly appealing for non-experts who want simple setup, though the internal antenna is not ideal.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

smallnetbuilder.com
27/04/2012
Lab test · Gigabit dual-band
Verdict
The Linksys EA2700 is a gigabit dual-band router fast enough for most home or small office connections, but it lacks WDS and wouldn't use 40MHz on 2.4GHz at first.
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smallnetbuilder.com
27/04/2012
Summary of the review
Cisco Linksys EA2700 Retest
uk.pcmag.com
16/05/2014
Hands-on test · Cloud router
Verdict
The Linksys EA2700 is an easy-to-set-up dual-band router with Gigabit ports that suits simple home use, though its cloud apps were not yet available.
A
au.pcmag.com
14/06/2018
Summary of the review
Cisco Linksys EA2700 App Enabled Dual-Band Wireless Review
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gizmodo.com
11/07/2012
Summary of the review
Cisco Connect Cloud Lightning Review: Manage A Network's Competing Connections
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tweakers.net
23/07/2014
Summary of the review
Linksys EA2700 N600 Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi draadloze router
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Third-party reviews

Based on 59 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Linksys EA2700

  • Simple setup process for most users via the included software or CD
  • Gigabit Ethernet ports provide fast wired connections for gaming and file sharing
  • Simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) helps reduce network congestion
  • Compact, non-descript design with a small physical footprint
  • Support for Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app allowing remote cloud management
  • Affordable price point, especially for refurbished units

What we don't like about Linksys EA2700

  • Inconsistent wireless range with several reports of significant signal drop-off beyond 20-30 feet
  • Lack of a USB port for printer or external storage sharing
  • Reports of reliability issues, including device lock-ups requiring manual reboots
  • Setup software can occasionally fail to detect active internet connections during initial configuration
  • Limited advanced features compared to higher-end models in the EA series
  • Settings can sometimes revert to defaults following a system crash or power cycle

Verdict

The Linksys EA2700 is a simultaneous dual-band N600 wireless router designed for home networking, featuring 802.11n technology that delivers combined speeds of up to 600 Mbps (300 Mbps on each of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands). Key hardware specifications include four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for high-speed wired connections, an internal 2x2 MIMO antenna array, and support for IPv6 and WPA2 security. Main pros include its easy setup via the Smart Wi-Fi software, its sleek and compact 'spaceship' design, and the inclusion of Gigabit ports which were a significant upgrade over previous entry-level models. However, notable cons include the lack of any USB ports for external storage or printer sharing, reported issues with limited Wi-Fi range in larger environments, and occasional overheating that can cause the 5 GHz band to drop out.

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