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AX5700 vs AX6000
Is there a comparison chart somewhere that would show me the difference between the AX5700 and AX6000 models? I ordered it from CostCo not realizing there were two different models, and I don't see a pre-sales support number that I can call for more details of the differences. I'm considering replacing my current Linksys ea9500 router with a mesh system (home network, 4500sf, approx 30 devices- 10ish hardwired, remaining WiFi, needs are mostly internet and streaming - connection is Spectrum cable at 400mbps). I need to make a quick decision before I open the box from CostCo. Should I return this and replace it with the AX6000?
Mostly explained over there ref. the RAX80 (retail) vs. the RAX75 (e.g Costco) already.
The "missing" 300 are coming from the disabled 1024-QAM on the 2.4 GHz :
RBK840:
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 40MHz, up to 920Mbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
RBK850:
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
Unless you have a large amount of WiFi 6 2.4 GHz devices operating compareably near to the access points (otherwise the 1024-QAM in not very likely to achieve) the Costo version is fine.
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Check the bottom of the spec sheets on NG support site for each RBK840 and RBK850. I believe they are about the same less WiFi radio and connection rate differences.
Mostly explained over there ref. the RAX80 (retail) vs. the RAX75 (e.g Costco) already.
The "missing" 300 are coming from the disabled 1024-QAM on the 2.4 GHz :
RBK840:
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 256-QAM 40MHz, up to 920Mbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
RBK850:
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 40MHz, up to 1.2Gbps
5GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM 160MHz, up to 4.8Gbps
Unless you have a large amount of WiFi 6 2.4 GHz devices operating compareably near to the access points (otherwise the 1024-QAM in not very likely to achieve) the Costo version is fine.
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meritagesue wrote:Is there a comparison chart somewhere that would show me the difference between the AX5700 and AX6000 models? I ordered it from CostCo not realizing there were two different models, and I don't see a pre-sales support number that I can call for more details of the differences. I'm considering replacing my current Linksys ea9500 router with a mesh system (home network, 4500sf, approx 30 devices- 10ish hardwired, remaining WiFi, needs are mostly internet and streaming - connection is Spectrum cable at 400mbps). I need to make a quick decision before I open the box from CostCo. Should I return this and replace it with the AX6000?
I had both and ran them both for a while (at different times) and noticed no real world differences. Keep the Costco version and save the price difference. They both run the same firmware.
do you think there is a noticable difference between the WiFi6 and the older Model RBK53S-100NAS 3 pack that CostCo sells if I don't currently have any WiFi6 products? My internet is between 200 - 400mbps and I don't have a lot of high bandwidth WiFi products attached. Most of those are hard wired and will be on a switch regardless. I was originally going to do the Orbi 6 just to be future/forward thinking, but I think the cost of those will come down considerably by the time I have any WiFi6 devices so I might be better off spending just the $299 now and then upgrade to WiFi6 in a year or two.
meritagesue wrote:do you think there is a noticable difference between the WiFi6 and the older Model RBK53S-100NAS 3 pack that CostCo sells if I don't currently have any WiFi6 products?
Absolutely not - because the large majority of older e.g. 802.11ac wireless clients don't support 1024-QAM (and 160MHz bandwidth) on 2.4 GHz anyway.
Even if you will get WiFi 6 clients - 2.4 GHz with 1024-QAM is typically possible on shorter distances only - where 5 GHz (or an Ethernet cable, or a fiber, ...) will outperform it anyway.
peripherally related - does anyone know if it's possible to purchase a single AX5700 satellite so that you will have 1 router + 2 satellites total? (since the costco pack us just 1 + 1). Or is it possible to pair other orbi satellites with the AX5700 perhaps? Thanks.
