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AX4200 vs AX6000
Looking to upgrade to Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh system. Our house is about 3,000 square feet. 45-50 devices roughly. Family of 6. I have trouble getting a good signal in my garage where I work out and lik...
Been using this for over a week now and performance is good. Not sure what I am missing out on by not spending the extra $200. We have 6 poeple in this house, over 40+ devices with kids streaming all the time. And my AppleTV in my garage works just fine while I work out. So what I don't know won't hurt me, I guess.
Overall, I am happy with the 4200.
Input the RBK752 and RBK852 series models in to this site and download the spec sheets for each and compare for youself:
https://www.netgear.com/support/
Review the connection rates between the two, I believe mostly they are the same accept for the 2.4Ghz radio connection rate which would be different.
30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
In addition to the 2.4GHZ difference, the 5GHZ fronthaul band is only 1200Mbps on the RBK 752 AX4200. The 5GHZ fronthaul may only be a 2X2 radio vs the 4X4 on the RBK 842/852. There are also 2 less antennnas and a slower processor on the AX4200. The important backhaul speed remains the same at 2400Mbps.
It's nice that early adopters still have the highest performance WIFI 6 Orbi for now, similar to the RBK50/40/20 rollouts. Hopefully this continues.....
Its nice to have some flexible products out there that are a bit cheaper. One doesn't always have to have the higher performer. LOL.
At leaset this gets some in to the AX realm for there needs.Thanks for posting.
Very helpful posts. Thank you.
The AX4200 is on its way tomorrow and I'll check it out and see if it works best for our household.
Thank you.
Let us know how it goes for you.
This is super helpful - thanks for the details. Mind a dumb question? I'm not a "techie"... :) just trying to feel my way through this.
If my internet service plan only provides up to 400Mbps, then - am I right to think that I wouldn't gain anything by going with the AX6000 over the AX4200?
3000 sq ft home, currently with dead spots
Correct. Even Orbi AC would work well for you.
GumNMyHair wrote:This is super helpful - thanks for the details. Mind a dumb question? I'm not a "techie"... :) just trying to feel my way through this.
If my internet service plan only provides up to 400Mbps, then - am I right to think that I wouldn't gain anything by going with the AX6000 over the AX4200?
3000 sq ft home, currently with dead spots
I've used both the RBK852 and now the RBK752 in a similar situation as yours. I have Spectrum 400/20 in about 2700 sq. ft. 2 story house. I get around 480/23 everywhere with no drops or dead spots anywhere with about 30 devices. I have them set up on opposite sides of the house, different floors about 35 apart.
I didn't see a big difference in terms of performance between the two to justify the additional $200 for the RBK852 but no complaints it's a great system for the price.