Orbi AX6000 RBK852 vs Nighthawk AX12 RAX120
Orbi AX6000 RBK852
2020 · $449.99 today
8563
Nighthawk AX12 RAX120
2019 · $249.99 today
8359
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Orbi AX6000 RBK852 is better
- Coverage: 5000 sq ft vs 3000 sq ft(1.7× more)
Why Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Orbi AX6000 RBK852 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Orbi AX6000 RBK852 | Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Max Speed | 6000 Mbps | 6000 Mbps |
| Bands | Tri-band | Dual 5GHz + 2.4GHz |
| Hardware | ||
| Processor | 2.2GHz 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 |