Orbi RBK50 vs Nighthawk AX12 RAX120
Orbi RBK50
2016 · $229.99 today
8247
Nighthawk AX12 RAX120
2019 · $249.99 today
8359
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Orbi RBK50 is better
- Coverage: 5000 sq ft vs 3000 sq ft(1.7× more)
Why Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 is better
- Max Speed: 6000 Mbps vs 3000 Mbps(2.0× more)
Verdict
Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Orbi RBK50 | Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Max Speed | 3000 Mbps | 6000 Mbps● |
| Bands | Tri-band | Dual 5GHz + 2.4GHz |
| Hardware | ||
| Processor | 710MHz Quad-core | 1.8GHz Quad-core |
| Nodes Included | 2 | — |
| LAN Ports (per unit) | 4 | — |
| Antennas | — | 8 |
| LAN Ports | — | 5 |
| Coverage & Features | ||
| Coverage | 5000 sq ft● | 3000 sq ft |
| Dedicated Backhaul | Yes | — |
| App Management | Orbi app | — |
| USB Ports | — | 2 (USB 3.0) |
| MU-MIMO / OFDMA | — | Yes |