Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 wins — RTINGS measured the RAX40’s 5 GHz speed at 2,300 Mbps, well above the Archer C7’s 1,250 Mbps, while Tom's Hardware recor…
Scores: Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 7.5/10 · TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 6/10
RTINGS measured the RAX40’s 5 GHz speed at 2,300 Mbps, well above the Archer C7’s 1,250 Mbps, while Tom's Hardware recorded real‑world throughput of 1,800 Mbps vs 950 Mbps respectively. CNET notes the Archer C7’s typical street price is under $60, making it a better value for basic setups, whereas the RAX40 retails near $120, offering higher performance for a modest premium. Overall, the RAX40 ...
| Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 | TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) | 802.11ac (Wi‑Fi 5) |
| Max Theoretical Speed | 3 Gbps (2.4 GHz 574 Mbps + 5 GHz 2 402 Mbps) | 1.75 Gbps (2.4 GHz 450 Mbps + 5 GHz 1 300 Mbps) |
| Bands | Dual‑band | Dual‑band |
| Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4 LAN + 1 WAN | 4 LAN + 1 WAN |
Our pick: Netgear Nighthawk RAX40.