Hydra Pro 6E vs Nighthawk RAXE500
Hydra Pro 6E
2022 · $199.99 today
7762
Nighthawk RAXE500
2022 · $379.99 today
8367
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Hydra Pro 6E is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Nighthawk RAXE500 is better
- RAM: 1GB vs 512MB(2.0× more)
- Antennas: 8 internal vs 4 internal(2.0× more)
- Max Speed: 10800 Mbps vs 6000 Mbps(1.8× more)
- Coverage Area: 2500 sq ft vs 2000 sq ft(25% more)
Verdict
Nighthawk RAXE500 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Hydra Pro 6E | Nighthawk RAXE500 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Max Speed | 6000 Mbps | 10800 Mbps● |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bands | Tri-band (2.4/5/6GHz) | Tri-band (2.4/5/6GHz) |
| Hardware | ||
| CPU | 1.5GHz Quad-core | 1.8GHz Quad-core |
| RAM | 512MB | 1GB● |
| Antennas | 4 internal | 8 internal● |
| Connectivity | ||
| LAN Ports | 1x 2.5G, 3x 1G | 1x 10G, 4x 1G |
| USB Ports | 1x USB 3.0 | 1x USB 3.0 |
| Coverage | ||
| Coverage Area | 2000 sq ft | 2500 sq ft● |