Netgear Wireless Access Point
Score: 81/100
TP-Link EAP650 Ultra-Slim
Score: 76/100Rankings
The NETGEAR WAX610 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point delivering up to 1.8 Gbps with four spatial streams and PoE+ connectivity. Its single Ethernet port and 30-user concurrent limit may affect very busy venues. Suitable for indoor SMBs seeking cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 with mesh capability.
The TP-Link EAP650 is an ultra-slim Wi-Fi 6 access point delivering up to 3 Gbps dual-band throughput and supporting over 100 devices. Its main trade-off is the lack of explicit beamforming and a single LAN port, which may limit advanced performance tuning. Ideal for high-density indoor environments needing centralized Omada management.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
866 Mbps | 2,402 Mbpsbest | |
232.3 sqmbest | — | |
300 Mbps | 574 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
4best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 13.7 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 635 g | 380 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Network(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz,5 GHz | Dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
Performance(2) | ||
Max Data Rate (5 GHz) (Mbps) | 866 Mbps | 2402 Mbps |
Max Data Rate (2.4 GHz) (Mbps) | 300 Mbps | 574 Mbps |
Features(1) | ||
Security Protocols | WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA2 Enterprise | WPA3, WPA2 |
Power & Power Supply(1) | ||
PoE Standard | 802.3at | 802.3at, 802.3af |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Ceiling,Wall | Ceiling, wall, junction box, or T-bar (kits included) |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 76.2x203.2x203.2 mm | 33.6 x 160 x 160 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 635 g | 380 g |
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Professional reviewers consider the WAX610 a solid enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 solution, emphasizing its advanced OFDMA and MU-MIMO capabilities, a four-fold boost in client capacity, and a 40 % increase in per-device throughput. They also appreciate the cloud-managed Insight platform and the straightforward DIY installation process, positioning it as a balanced choice for SMBs that need modern performance without the complexity of higher-end tri-band models.
No specific consumer reviews were provided in the source data, so user sentiment cannot be directly assessed. The lack of user‑generated feedback suggests limited publicly available commentary on real‑world performance or pain points.
