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Amazon eero Max 7 vs Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream: Comparison

Amazon eero Max 7 and Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream differ on wifi standard: Amazon eero Max 7 at WiFi 7 (802.11be), Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream at WiFi 6 (802.11ax).

Specs

Specification
Amazon eero Max 7 (WiFi 7/Mesh System/Flagship Premium/Optional eero Plus)
Amazon eero Max 7
Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Tri-Band AX6000/Velop Intelligent Mesh)
Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream
WiFi StandardWiFi 7 (802.11be)WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Router TypeMesh SystemStandalone Router
Band ConfigurationTri-BandDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)

Verdict

Amazon eero Max 7

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The right flagship mesh upgrade for existing eero households — minimal app and eero Plus cost are the tradeoffs.

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.

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