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Amazon eero 7 vs Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream: Comparison
Amazon eero 7 and Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream differ on speed class: Amazon eero 7 at BE5000, Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream at AX6000 (up to 6Gbps combined), which puts Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream 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 | 2700 |
| Wired Ports | 2x 2.5GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN per node | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.0 |
| Special Features | Alexa integration, eero app setup, optional eero Plus subscription for advanced security | Can extend an existing Velop mesh network as a node |
| Speed Class | BE5000 | AX6000 (up to 6Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Support | TrueMesh adaptive routing | Velop Intelligent Mesh compatible |
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.
Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable standalone AX6000 router with a genuine upgrade path into Velop mesh, though it lacks multi-gig ports.