Max-Stream EA9500 vs Nighthawk X6S R8000P
Max-Stream EA9500
2016 · $199.99 today
7640
Nighthawk X6S R8000P
2018 · $159.99 today
7849
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Max-Stream EA9500 is better
- LAN Ports: 8 vs 5(1.6× more)
- Max Speed: 5334 Mbps vs 4000 Mbps(33% more)
- Antennas: 8 vs 6(33% more)
- Coverage: 3500 sq ft vs 3000 sq ft(17% more)
Why Nighthawk X6S R8000P is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Nighthawk X6S R8000P leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Max-Stream EA9500 | Nighthawk X6S R8000P |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Max Speed | 5334 Mbps● | 4000 Mbps |
| Bands | Tri-band | Tri-band |
| Hardware | ||
| Processor | 1.4GHz Dual-core | 1.8GHz Dual-core |
| Antennas | 8● | 6 |
| LAN Ports | 8● | 5 |
| Coverage & Features | ||
| Coverage | 3500 sq ft● | 3000 sq ft |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 (USB 3.0) |
| MU-MIMO | Yes | Yes |