Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 vs Nighthawk AX8 RAX80
Nighthawk AX12 RAX120
2019 · $249.99 today
8359
Nighthawk AX8 RAX80
2019 · $179.99 today
8155
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Why Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 is better
- Antennas: 8 vs 4(2.0× more)
- USB Ports: 2 (USB 3.0) vs 1 (USB 3.0)(2.0× more)
- Coverage: 3000 sq ft vs 2500 sq ft(20% more)
Why Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 | Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Max Speed | 6000 Mbps | 6000 Mbps |
| Bands | Dual 5GHz + 2.4GHz | Dual-band |
| Hardware | ||
| Processor | 1.8GHz Quad-core | 1.8GHz Quad-core |
| Antennas | 8● | 4 |
| LAN Ports | 5 | 5 |
| Coverage & Features | ||
| Coverage | 3000 sq ft● | 2500 sq ft |
| USB Ports | 2 (USB 3.0)● | 1 (USB 3.0) |
| MU-MIMO / OFDMA | Yes | Yes |