Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 vs Archer AX11000
Nighthawk AX8 RAX80
2019 · $179.99 today
8155
Archer AX11000
2019 · $249.99 today
8457
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Archer AX11000 is better
- Antennas: 8 vs 4(2.0× more)
- Coverage: 5000 sq ft vs 2500 sq ft(2.0× more)
- USB Ports: 2 vs 1 (USB 3.0)(2.0× more)
- Max Speed: 10756 Mbps vs 6000 Mbps(1.8× more)
- LAN Ports: 8 vs 5(1.6× more)
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Nighthawk AX8 RAX80 | Archer AX11000 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Max Speed | 6000 Mbps | 10756 Mbps● |
| Bands | Dual-band | Tri-band |
| Hardware | ||
| Processor | 1.8GHz Quad-core | 1.8GHz Quad-core |
| Antennas | 4 | 8● |
| LAN Ports | 5 | 8● |
| Coverage & Features | ||
| Coverage | 2500 sq ft | 5000 sq ft● |
| USB Ports | 1 (USB 3.0) | 2● |
| MU-MIMO / OFDMA | Yes | — |
| Dedicated Gaming Port | — | Yes |