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Amazon eero 6+ vs Netgear Nighthawk RAX70: Comparison

Amazon eero 6+ and Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 differ on router type: Amazon eero 6+ at Mesh System, Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 at Standalone Router.

Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
AmazonAmazon eero 6+
Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/AX6/Dual-Band/6-Stream Design)
NetgearNetgear Nighthawk RAX70

Specs

Specification
Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
Amazon eero 6+
Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/AX6/Dual-Band/6-Stream Design)
Netgear Nighthawk RAX70
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Router TypeMesh SystemStandalone Router
Band ConfigurationDual-BandDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Coverage Area4500 sq ft2500
Wired Ports2x 1GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN per unit1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN
Special Featureseero app setup, seamless node handoffNetgear Armor security option, Nighthawk app, six-stream WiFi 6 design

Verdict

Amazon eero 6+

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Strong gigabit mesh coverage for the money, as long as WiFi 6 is enough for the household.

Netgear Nighthawk RAX70

7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable mid-range WiFi 6 router with enough stream capacity for a busy family home and a sensible upgrade path.

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