Nighthawk X4S R7800 vs DIR-895L/R AC5300
Nighthawk X4S R7800
2016 · $149.99 today
7743
DIR-895L/R AC5300
2015 · $199.99 today
7336
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Nighthawk X4S R7800 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why DIR-895L/R AC5300 is better
- Max Speed: 5332 Mbps vs 2600 Mbps(2.1× more)
- Antennas: 8 vs 4(2.0× more)
- Coverage: 3000 sq ft vs 2500 sq ft(20% more)
Verdict
Nighthawk X4S R7800 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Nighthawk X4S R7800 | DIR-895L/R AC5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Max Speed | 2600 Mbps | 5332 Mbps● |
| Bands | Dual-band | Tri-band |
| Hardware | ||
| Processor | 1.7GHz Dual-core | 1.4GHz Dual-core |
| Antennas | 4 | 8● |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Coverage & Features | ||
| Coverage | 2500 sq ft | 3000 sq ft● |
| USB Ports | 2 (USB 3.0) | 2 |
| Open Source Firmware Support | Yes | — |
| SmartConnect Band Steering | — | Yes |