Linksys EA8300 vs Netgear Nighthawk RAX40
Verdict: 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 modest premium.
Winner: Netgear Nighthawk RAX40
Linksys EA8300: 6.5/10
Netgear Nighthawk RAX40: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Linksys EA8300 | Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac (Wi‑Fi 5) | 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) |
| Max Theoretical Speed | 2.6 Gbps (AC2600) | 3.0 Gbps (AX3000) |
| Ethernet Ports | 4 × 1 Gbps LAN, 1 × 1 Gbps WAN | 4 × 1 Gbps LAN, 1 × 1 Gbps WAN |
| MU-MIMO | Dual‑band MU‑MIMO | 4×4 MU‑MIMO |
Linksys EA8300
What works
- Easy setup via Linksys app
- Solid 2.6 Gbps aggregate speed (per RTINGS)
- Four Gigabit LAN ports for wired devices
What doesn't
- No Wi‑Fi 6 support
- Older 802.11ac chipset may lag in dense environments
Netgear Nighthawk RAX40
What works
- Wi‑Fi 6 for higher device density
- Higher 3 Gbps aggregate speed (per RTINGS)
- Smart Connect optimizes band selection
What doesn't
- No 2.5 Gbps WAN port
- Slightly larger footprint than EA8300
Bottom line
Our pick: Netgear Nighthawk RAX40.
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