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Amazon eero Max 7 vs Netgear Nighthawk RS600: Comparison
Amazon eero Max 7 and Netgear Nighthawk RS600 differ on router type: Amazon eero Max 7 at Mesh System, Netgear Nighthawk RS600 at Standalone Router. They match on 9 other specifications, including wifi standard, band configuration and wifi generation.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Brand | Amazon | Netgear |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Tri-Band | Tri-Band |
| Device Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| WiFi Generation | WiFi 7 | WiFi 7 |
| Supports 6GHz | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Streams Total | 10 | 10 |
| 5GHz Streams | 4 | 4 |
| 6GHz Streams | 4 | 4 |
| WAN Port Speed | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Max LAN Port Speed | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Multi-Gig Port Count | 4 ports | 1 ports |
| Max Client Devices | 250 devices | 150 devices |
| Source URL | https://eero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7 | https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS600/RS600_TS.pdf |
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.
Netgear Nighthawk RS600
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The affordable way into WiFi 7 from Netgear, minus flagship radios and ports.