Dual-band refers to Wi-Fi broadcasters with two radios of two different frequencies, often 2.4GHz and 5GHz, though other band combos can be possible.
This eero Pro 6 vs. eero 6 matchup is a guide on getting the most out of these new Amazon Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers for those who can’t resist their shininess or the insidious marketing hype. If you’ve read my reviews on them—if not, check the related box below—you’d know …
Though very different hardware-wise, the Amazon eero 6 dual-band AX1800 mesh router is, for the most part, just like the eero 6 Pro. It has the same mobile app, setup process, general settings, and feature set. So, it’s just like the original eero that came out some four years ago. …
The Amazon eero Pro 6 tri-band AX4200 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router is an exaggeration. There’s nothing “Pro” about it. It has the least to offer among all (tri-band) Wi-Fi 6 routers I’ve reviewed. So, at best, it’s a router for the uninitiated. And in that regard, this one does have a …
On the face of it, the Archer AX3200 vs. Archer AX50 matchup doesn’t make sense. These two TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 routers are different. But folks have asked for this comparison, so there must be a reason behind it. And the whole thing turned out to be quite interesting. Archer AX3200 …
Folks have asked me to compare the AmpliFi Alien vs. UniFi Dream Machine (UDM) from Ubiquiti. It’s a bit odd to request this since, clearly, these are two entirely different routers. Or are they? Well, find the answer in this post. AmpliFi Alien vs. UniFi Dream Machine: Similarities These two …
This post is all about the ASUS RT-AX88U vs. NETGEAR RAX120 matchup. Both are top-tier dual-band routers, but they are pretty different. In many ways, they represent the way their makers, ASUS and NETGEAR, approached home networking. You’ll be able to find out which suits you better by the end. …
ASUS RT-AX88U vs. RT-AC88U is an interesting comparison since they are of two different Wi-Fi standards. Right off the bat, it seems the former, the Wi-Fi 6 version, is a straightforward replacement of the Wi-Fi 5 counterpart. But is that the case? Find it all out in this post. RT-AX88U …
Despite the almost identical hardware, ASUS RT-AX82U vs. NETGEAR XR1000 is a matchup of two entirely different approaches to gaming in Wi-Fi routers. This post will highlight their differences. You might want to check my definition of a gaming router first, though, so we’re on the same page. ASUS RT-AX82U …
It’s a quick take on the RT-AX86U vs. RT-AX82U matchup. Since I published the reviews on ASUS’s new gaming routers, many have asked me which to get and why. This post aims to answer that. Asus RT-AX86U vs. RT-AX82U: More similarities than differences ASUS calls both the RT-AX86U and RT-AX82U …
This post aims to help you make a quick decision between three similar Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems, including: ASUS XD4 vs NETGEAR MK63 vs. TP-Link X60: Similarities These three are mid-tier mesh systems for the budget-minded. They are not exactly affordable, but sure cost significantly less than the higher-end alternatives. …
