Netgear Nighthawk R6700
Score: 73/100
Eero 6
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Amazon eero 6 is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that provides whole-home coverage up to 5,000 sq ft and supports over 75 devices with easy app setup. Its dual-band speed ceiling of 500 Mbps per node and limited wired ports may constrain power users, ideal for families prioritizing simplicity and coverage.
The Netgear Nighthawk R6700 is a dual-band AC1750 router delivering up to 1750 Mbps with Beamforming+ antennas and a 1 GHz dual-core CPU. Its performance is limited by modest 5 GHz range and lack of Wi-Fi 6, making it best for medium-size homes seeking solid value.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,750 Mbps | 1,800 Mbpsbest | |
1,500 sqft | 5,000 sqftbest | |
3best | — | |
2 | 4best | |
0.256 GB | 0.512 GBbest | |
4best | 2 | |
0.128 GB | 4 GBbest | |
1best | 1best |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ax |
Performance(6) | ||
Maximum Wireless Speed (Mbps) | 1750 Mbps | 1800 Mbps |
Coverage Area (sqft) | 1500 sqft | 5000 sqft |
Processor | 1 GHz dual-core | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
CPU Cores | 2 | 4 |
RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 0.512 GB |
Flash Storage (GB) | 0.128 GB | 4 GB |
Ports(1) | ||
LAN Ports | 4 | 2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the R6700 a solid mid-range AC router with strong near-field speeds, a powerful 1 GHz CPU and useful QoS features, but they criticize its weak long-range 5 GHz performance and note that its scores for throughput and range are modest, making it less appealing against newer Wi-Fi 6 options.
Everyday users generally praise the router's reliable coverage for up to 25 devices, smooth 4K streaming, and convenient USB-3.0 sharing, while recurring complaints focus on long-distance signal loss, occasional firmware issues, and reduced speeds when many devices are connected.
Professional editors position the eero 6 as a solid, budget-friendly Wi-Fi 6 mesh solution that excels at eliminating dead spots and handling many devices, but they recommend the Pro 6E or Wi-Fi 7 models for users demanding higher throughput, tri-band performance, or advanced wired connectivity.
Typical users celebrate the easy installation, reliable whole-home coverage, and seamless Alexa integration, while recurring complaints focus on the modest wireless speed ceiling and limited wired ports for power users.
