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Jim_Albani
May 11, 2020Guide
Nighthawk XR700 VS XR500 Inquiry
This question is more of an inquiry than anything else.... Originally I was going to hold off and order the Nighthawk XR700 from netgear, but ended up buying the XR500 instead since the price was mod...
FURRYe38
May 11, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You will be fine with the XR500.
60GHz 802.11ad WiFi—Ultra-fast WiFi technology for instant
downloads and backup< This wireless mode didn't really take hold or take off. It's really been replaced by AX which is starting to take hold.
AD7200 Quad Stream Wave2 WiFi—Up to 4600 (60GHz)+1733
(5GHz)+800 (2.4GHz) Mbps<Aside the 60Ghz which isn't seen on the XR500, you still get support for up to 1733Mpbs on the XR500.
I think you'll be happy with the XR500.
If you want wireless AX modes, then you can turn OFF the wifi radios on the XR router and install something like a Orbi AX MESH in AP Mode or any wifi router that support AX modes, connect it in AP Mode and you'll have upgraded wifi.
10G line is only on the LAN side for those devices that have and support 10Gb connection which for home users isn't alot. Most devices are max 1000Mpbs currently.
I have the XR450 which has the same OS and Hardware as the XR500 sans the 2.4Ghz radio rates are slower on the 450 is all. Been very happy with the XR450. IT also has EX7700s connected for extended wifi coverage. Works wonders.
Jim_Albani wrote:This question is more of an inquiry than anything else.... Originally I was going to hold off and order the Nighthawk XR700 from netgear, but ended up buying the XR500 instead since the price was modestly cheaper for a new unit.. I looked over both units and notice that other than the XR700 having 6 ethernet ports (Which 2 turned into a 10g line) They seem to both have the same functioning... is there really much difference between the two routers ? They Both use the Dumas OS, They're both gaming routers, and they both claim to do the same job.... Should have I gone with the XR700 instead ? Might end up going that route after all, My XR500 wont go to waste as I have a family member that's in need of a new router...
Thanks
Jim
Jim_Albani
May 11, 2020Guide
Thanks for the response... When you say "You'll be happy with the XR500" , believe me rest assured I already am ! If my previous comments came accross as sounding dissatisfied with it, I promose you, it wasn't mean to come across as such. I'm just a person that likes to have everything running like clockwork .. The only thing that could possibly benificial when it comes to the 10G port is if I (Which I'm considering it in the near future, and still up in the air about it) is adding a synology NAS drive, but again... That's up in the air... I don't do huge data transfers to require a model of that calibre. As when it it comes to the Orbi AX Mesh your were reffering to, It's a nice idea, but I just don't wish to fork out even more money if it's not nessacary. I still have a perfectly good working Linksys EA9500 Tri-band router, with access point mode built in.. Although you have given me another option if it comes down to it..