The Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 outperforms the Linksys EA8300 in raw throughput (3 Gbps vs 2.6 Gbps per RTINGS) and handles more simultaneous Wi‑Fi 6 clients (per Tom's Guide). While the EA8300 offers a solid 2.6 Gbps ceiling and four Gigabit LAN ports, its lack of Wi‑Fi 6 makes it less future‑proof. For households upgrading to newer devices, the RAX40’s higher speed and 4×4 MU‑MIMO justify its mo...