Nighthawk R6700 vs R6230
Nighthawk R6700
2016 · $89 today
6734
R6230
2018 · $45 today
5530
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Nighthawk R6700 is better
- USB Ports: 2 (1x USB3, 1x USB2) vs 0(Infinity× more)
- RAM: 128 MB vs 64 MB(2.0× more)
- Antennas: 3 external vs 2 external(50% more)
- Max Speed: 1750 Mbps vs 1200 Mbps(46% more)
Why R6230 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Nighthawk R6700 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Nighthawk R6700 | R6230 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Performance | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Max Speed | 1750 Mbps● | 1200 Mbps |
| Bands | Dual-band | Dual-band |
| Hardware | ||
| CPU Cores | 1 (dual-core variant later) | 1 |
| RAM | 128 MB● | 64 MB |
| Antennas | 3 external● | 2 external |
| Connectivity | ||
| LAN Ports | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit |
| USB Ports | 2 (1x USB3, 1x USB2)● | 0 |
| WAN Speed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |