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Amazon eero 6 vs Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band: Comparison
Amazon eero 6 and Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band differ on wifi standard: Amazon eero 6 at WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band at WiFi 5 (802.11ac).
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Tri-Band (2.4GHz + two 5GHz bands) |
| Wired Ports | 2x 1GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.0 |
Verdict
Amazon eero 6
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The cheapest WiFi 6 mesh in Amazon's lineup, Zigbee hub included.
Linksys EA8300 Tri-Band
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dated but honest tri-band WiFi 5 router that still appeals to budget buyers and open-firmware tinkerers.