Netgear Nighthawk R6700
Score: 73/100
Google Nest WiFi Router
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Nest Wifi Router with Point provides easy-setup mesh coverage and a built-in Google Assistant speaker, making it user-friendly for Google-centric homes. Its Wi-Fi 5 limitation and lack of Ethernet ports on satellite points restrict high-performance scenarios. Best for families that value simple management and voice control over cutting-edge wireless speeds.
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 | 2,200 Mbpsbest | |
1,500 sqft | 3,800 sqftbest | |
3best | — | |
2best | — | |
0.256 GB | 0.5 GBbest | |
4best | 1 | |
0.128 GB | 4 GBbest | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 5 |
Frequency Bands | Dual-band | 2.4/5 GHz |
Security(1) | ||
Security Protocols | WPA/WPA2-PSK, NAT firewall, DoS prevention, Guest network, VPN, NETGEAR Armor | WPA3 |
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Wireless Speed (Mbps) | 1750 Mbps | 2200 Mbps |
Coverage Area (sqft) | 1500 sqft | 3800 sqft |
RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 0.5 GB |
Flash Storage (GB) | 0.128 GB | 4 GB |
Ports(1) | ||
LAN Ports | 4 | 1 |
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 reviewers commend Nest Wifi for its intuitive app-driven installation, reliable whole-home coverage, and the unique advantage of a built-in Google Assistant speaker in the points, noting solid 4K streaming performance. However, editors criticize its reliance on the older Wi-Fi 5 standard, the lack of a dedicated 5 GHz backhaul, and limited Ethernet ports, which make it less suitable for high-performance or future-proof networking needs.
Everyday users consistently praise the system's strong coverage that eliminates dead zones, the simplicity of the Google Home app setup, and stable 4K streaming across multiple devices. Recurring complaints focus on the modest maximum speed that doesn't fully utilize gigabit internet, occasional buffering under heavy load, and the lack of Ethernet ports on the satellite points.
