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Amazon eero 7 vs D-Link DIR-X5460: Comparison
Amazon eero 7 and D-Link DIR-X5460 differ on speed class: Amazon eero 7 at BE5000, D-Link DIR-X5460 at AX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined), which puts D-Link DIR-X5460 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Coverage Area | 4000 sq ft | 2500 |
| Wired Ports | 2x 2.5GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN per node | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN |
| Special Features | Alexa integration, eero app setup, optional eero Plus subscription for advanced security | D-Link EXO smart app, WPA3 security, voice control via Alexa/Google Assistant |
| Speed Class | BE5000 | AX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Support | TrueMesh adaptive routing | Not mesh-capable |
Verdict
Amazon eero 7
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The easiest on-ramp to WiFi 7 for households already in the eero or Amazon ecosystem.
D-Link DIR-X5460
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A competent, value-priced AX5400 router that covers the basics without much extra polish.