Apple AirPort Extreme

1. CNET

A revised AirPort Extreme, released late in 2009, delivers faster throughput in the 5 GHz band than the old model in this test. Testers say the router is great for novices or Mac users, but savvy Windows users can get more bang for their buck elsewhere.

Review: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Fall 2009), Dong Ngo and Eric Franklin, Dec. 8, 2009

2. Which? magazineDetails/Subscribe

The U.K.'s Which? magazine (similar to ConsumerReports.org) tests 16 routers, including the Apple AirPort Extreme. Each router gets scored on ease of use and performance, with an individual write-up explaining what it's like to use.

Review: Apple AirPort Extreme New, Editors of Which? magazine

3. MacworldDetails/Subscribe

The Apple AirPort Extreme is one of Macworld's favorite routers. It earns a rating of 4.5 out of 5 for being easy to set up and use, with great range and the latest technology. The only cons are its bulky power adapter and only three Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Review: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Early 2009), Scott McNulty, March 27, 2009

4. PCMag.comDetails/Subscribe

PCMag.com says the Apple AirPort Extreme is a "solid" choice if you run Macs or a combination of Mac and Windows computers, but if you run all Windows, "you can get better features for less money."

Review: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station 802.11n, Mario Morejon, April 20, 2009

5. Computerworld.comDetails/Subscribe

Michael deAgonia tests the Apple AirPort Extreme with a variety of Apple devices like iPhones and MacBooks. He says its dual-band support and guest-networking option make it worth the price.

Review: Review: Apple's New AirPort Extreme Gets Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Michael deAgonia, March 29, 2009

6. Small Net Builder.com

Unlike other sources, SmallNetBuilder.com recommends against buying the Apple AirPort Extreme. It's not the fastest router in this test, but the reviewer's biggest complaint is the AirPort's lack of complex settings.

Review: Extremely Disappointing: Apple Airport Extreme New Simultaneous Dual-Band Router Briefly Reviewed, Nov. 9, 2009

7. PCMag.comDetails/Subscribe

PCMag.com readers vote Apple AirPort routers the most reliable and best overall in a June/July 2010 survey. Apple beats 10 other router brands, including Cisco, Buffalo Technology, D-Link and Netgear.

Review: Readers' Choice Awards 2010: Network Routers, Editors of PCMag.com

8. PC WorldDetails/Subscribe

Apple routers win this reader survey too, beating Buffalo Technology, D-Link, Linksys and Netgear.

Review: Apple, Belkin, Trendnet Make Most Reliable Routers, Jeff Bertolucci, Jan. 6, 2009

9. Amazon.com

The Apple AirPort Extreme is one of the top-rated routers among owners at Amazon.com, averaging 4.5 stars out of 5 with more than 190 reviews posted. More than 150 of those give it 4 or 5 stars, praising its long (and easily extendable) range and its simplicity.

Review: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Simultaneous Dual-Band) (MC340LL/A), Contributors to Amazon.com