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RBK50 AC300 vs RBK352/3 AX1800
Hello I need help understanding which Orbi Mesh system is best for us. We live in a 3-story house with a large garden and thick walls. The house is hard wired throughout, so I have access to ethe...
the downfall to the dual band mesh systems is they don't have a dedicated wireless backhaul if you do need it.
And the dual band systems tend to be the base model devices. For example, the RBK353 is a 3 pack that is AX1800. The nighthawk mesh MK63 system has the same specs (different usb ports and a few other differences).
Neither system is going to max out your 500mbps wireless. It will wired but doubtful wireless.
If it was me and I was waiting on prices to drop for the higher quality mesh AX systems?
I'd look at the RBK43 system renewed. Its pretty cheap on amazon and when ran with a hardwired setup, is the equivelent of the RBK53 system.
Plus it gives you the option of the wireless backhaul if needed.
Or I'd look at the MK63 system if you did want a base model ax. A bit cheaper and capable of a wired backhaul as well.
I can and will have them wired, so the wireless backhaul would be surpefluous: I'm more looking for the best (cost effective) wifi signal to max my current broadband, and perhaps handle even more in case we increase it in the future.
The RBK43 is more expensive than the RBK50 right now. I already bought the RBK50 (router + 1 satellite) for £220, but I haven't taken it out of the box yet as I notice the RBK353 (which is advertised as wifi 6) is currently on a deal on amazon making it even cheaper.
Not sure what your prices are but a 2nd satellite is going to help with coverage whether you go with the rbk43, rbk353, or mk63 system.
With the wired backhaul, if the rbk353 or mk63 are cheaper, go that route.