R6230 vs EA7300 Max-Stream
R6230
2018 · $45 today
5530
EA7300 Max-Stream
2017 · $69 today
6434
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why R6230 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why EA7300 Max-Stream is better
- USB Ports: 1x USB 3.0 vs 0(Infinity× more)
- RAM: 128 MB vs 64 MB(2.0× more)
- Antennas: 3 internal vs 2 external(50% more)
- Max Speed: 1750 Mbps vs 1200 Mbps(46% more)
Verdict
EA7300 Max-Stream leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | R6230 | EA7300 Max-Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Performance | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Max Speed | 1200 Mbps | 1750 Mbps● |
| Bands | Dual-band | Dual-band |
| Hardware | ||
| CPU Cores | 1 | 1 |
| RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB● |
| Antennas | 2 external | 3 internal● |
| Connectivity | ||
| LAN Ports | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1x USB 3.0● |
| WAN Speed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |