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Amazon eero Pro 6E vs Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream: Comparison
Amazon eero Pro 6E and Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream differ on speed class: Amazon eero Pro 6E at AXE5400, 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 6E (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Tri-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Wired Ports | 1x 2.5GbE + 1x 1GbE, both auto-sensing WAN/LAN | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.0 |
| Speed Class | AXE5400 | AX6000 (up to 6Gbps combined) |
Verdict
Amazon eero Pro 6E
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Simple, well-covered WiFi 6E mesh with a Zigbee hub in every unit, at the cost of advanced configuration.
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.