NETGEAR · WiFi Router
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
C$399
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 is a tri-band WiFi 6E router with speeds up to 10.8Gbps, 6GHz band support, and 2.5GbE WAN port. Covers up to 2,500 sq ft.
Pros
- + WiFi 6E with 6GHz band
- + 10.8Gbps combined speed
- + 2.5GbE WAN port
- + NETGEAR Armor security
- + Good coverage
Cons
- - WiFi 6E (not 7)
- - Subscription for Armor
- - Large footprint
- - No 10GbE
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 13.0 x 8.3 x 5.0 inches
- Weight
- 3.3 lbs
- WiFi
- WiFi 6E (AXE11000)
- Bands
- Tri-band (2.4 + 5 + 6GHz)
- Ports
- 2.5GbE WAN + 4x GbE LAN
- Speed
- 10.8Gbps combined
- Coverage
- 2,500 sq ft
Our Verdict
A solid WiFi 6E router at a reasonable price. The 6GHz band provides congestion-free connectivity.
Best For
Users who want 6GHz WiFi without the WiFi 7 premium
How It Compares
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 | TP-Link Archer AXE300 | eero Pro 6E (3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | C$399 | C$599 | C$545 |
| WiFi | WiFi 6E (AXE11000) | WiFi 7 (BE24000) | — |
| Bands | Tri-band (2.4 + 5 + 6GHz) | Quad-band | Tri-band |
| Ports | 2.5GbE WAN + 4x GbE LAN | 10GbE + 4x 2.5GbE | — |
| Speed | 10.8Gbps combined | 24Gbps combined | AXE6600 |
| Coverage | 2,500 sq ft | — | 6,000 sq ft |
| USB | — | USB 3.0 | — |
| Antennas | — | 8 external | — |
| Smart Home | — | — | Zigbee, Thread |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I wait for WiFi 7?
If you need a router now, WiFi 6E is excellent and widely supported. WiFi 7 routers are still expensive and few devices support it.
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