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Nighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router
The Nighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router lands as a entry-level wi-fi router, built around Wi-Fi 7.
45/100
Wi-Fi 712000 Mbpstri-bandBE
£350best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Tri-band
- Above-average max throughput
- No mesh capable
- Below-average wan ports
Score profile
Scored against the wi-fi routers classWhere the Nighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Class (AX, BE)BE
Max throughput12000
Bandstri-band
Tri-bandYes
Ethernet and ports
LAN ports4
WAN ports1
Max port speed2.5
2.5 GbE ports1
Coverage
Connected devices120
More specs
Speed mbps12000
Coverage sqm230
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router vs Linksys Velop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5
Nighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 RouterVelop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5
| NETGEARNighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 RouterThis page | LinksysVelop WHW0301 Mesh WiFi 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100 | 46 /100Better |
| WIFI standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Max throughput mbps | 12000Better | 2200 |
| Bands | tri-band | tri-band |
| Max port speed gbps | 2.5 | — |
| Coverage m2 | — | 2000 |
Who it's for
Is the Nighthawk RS500 WiFi 7 Router 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 RS500 WiFi 7 Router 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 RS500 WiFi 7 Router?
Its tri-band stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
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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