Nighthawk XR700 VS XR500 Inquiry

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 It's really been replaced by AX which is starting to take hold.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. 

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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 

 

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