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Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000
The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 lands as a entry-level wi-fi router, built around Wi-Fi 6.
45/100
Wi-Fi 65400 Mbpsdual-bandAX
£240best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average mu-mimo streams
- Scores 45/100
- No mesh capable
- Below-average max throughput
Score profile
Scored against the wi-fi routers classWhere the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Class (AX, BE)AX
Max throughput5400
Bandsdual-band
MU-MIMO streams6
More specs
Speed mbps5400
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 vs ASUS ASUS RT-BE50
Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000ASUS RT-BE50
| NETGEARNighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000This page | ASUSASUS RT-BE50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100 | 46 /100Better |
| WIFI standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Max throughput mbps | 5400Better | 3600 |
| Bands | dual-band | dual-band |
Who it's for
Is the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need mesh capable, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.
Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.
What stands out on the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000?
Its mu-mimo streams stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the ASUS RT-BE50?
The ASUS RT-BE50 scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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