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NETGEAR – Nighthawk RAXE450 AXE10000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router $449.99 (Costco)
$449.99
Costco has a custom model (RAXE450 vs the more common RAXE500) of Wifi 6E router (Seems the main difference is a slight difference in top bandwidth, but probably worth the $449.99 vs $599.99
https://www.costco.com/netgear-%E...49967.html
The two different spec sheets shows the main difference seems to be a slight difference in total/maximum wireless speed of 9.55Gbps vs 10.8Gbps
https://www.netgear.com/media/RAX...120479.pd
vs
https://www.netgear.com/images/da...AXE450.pdf
There is also another option on costco right now - the Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-band Mesh WiFi AXE6600 Router for $389.99! (Normally $499.99) https://www.costco.com/linksys-hy...72261.html
https://www.costco.com/netgear-%E...49967.html
The two different spec sheets shows the main difference seems to be a slight difference in total/maximum wireless speed of 9.55Gbps vs 10.8Gbps
https://www.netgear.com/media/RAX...120479.pd
vs
https://www.netgear.com/images/da...AXE450.pdf
There is also another option on costco right now - the Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-band Mesh WiFi AXE6600 Router for $389.99! (Normally $499.99) https://www.costco.com/linksys-hy...72261.html
Created 05-05-2021
at 12:01 AM
by n3rdftw
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My current router handles it fine. But would make sure next one has it too
I'm indecisive, I read the netgear > Linksys. So going to try the netgear first and if don't like it try the Linksys so ordered both of them. Trying to future proof
2x2 2.5ghz
2x2 5gz
4x4 6hz
On netgear it's
4x4 for 2.5gz
4x4 for 5ghz
4x4 for 6ghz
Does that mean it stomps all over Linksys? For 70 dollar difference.
Its been great, and I only have 200mbps, so I am partially leaning towards the Linksys, because its been so great.
Do you think the linksys hydra here- is going to be a substantial improvement, and be future proof another 5-10 years?
https://www.costco.com/linksys-hy...72261.html
Also, don't forget that you won't have an issue with WiFi pollution due to being the only person on 6Ghz.
Depends on where you use the router...
I can barely see any 5Ghz network around me living in suburb environment, not to mention the connection from router to client on 5Ghz degrades quickly in short distance or behind a couple walls, and you have to invest on a mesh. 6Ghz will be worse, guaranteed.
I bought ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh 2 pack and it costs the same as this Nighthawk to cover 3 levels, 4000 sqft home.
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I can barely see any 5Ghz network around me living in suburb environment, not to mention the connection from router to client on 5Ghz degrades quickly in short distance or behind a couple walls, and you have to invest on a mesh. 6Ghz will be worse, guaranteed.
I bought ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh 2 pack and it costs the same as this Nighthawk to cover 3 levels, 4000 sqft home.
2x2 2.5ghz
2x2 5gz
4x4 6hz
On netgear it's
4x4 for 2.5gz
4x4 for 5ghz
4x4 for 6ghz
Does that mean it stomps all over Linksys? For 70 dollar difference.
The NETGEAR is more enthusiast grade. Competes with the ASUS GT-AXE11000
But my wrt3200acm to the raxe450 is whole other thing.
Thanks
Is there any qos settings on it? Or is there automatic stabilization built in? I don't want to lag while gaming on ps4/5
Like I mentioned above, 6E is valid for wireless backhaul, but will be super niche on client end, even a year or two down the line.
Devices will stick to the 80mhz 5ghz formula for mainstream compatibility unless they can sell them super cheap, which is unlikely seeing initial pricing.
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Also, don't forget that you won't have an issue with WiFi pollution due to being the only person on 6Ghz.
Exactly. I'm typing this from a Galaxy S21 Ultra which has 6E. This whole board is being very weird about 6E for some reason.