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Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70

A entry-level pick in the wi-fi routers line-up, with Wi-Fi 6 up front.

44/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • App control
  • Scores 44/100
  • No mesh capable
  • Below-average max port speed
Score profile

Where the Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70 wins and loses

Scored against the wi-fi routers class
EthernetCoverageFeatures361978
Ethernet and ports
36
Coverage
19
Features
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Class (AX, BE)AX
Bandsdual-band

Ethernet and ports

LAN ports4
Max port speed1
USB ports1
USB version3

Coverage

Coverage175

Features

App controlYes

More specs

USBYes
Ethernet ports4
Head to head

Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70 vs NETGEAR NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router

Highlighted cell = better in that row
EthernetCoverageFeatures
Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router
 NETGEARNighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70This pageNETGEARNETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router
Overall score44 /10044 /100
WIFI standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Max throughput mbps9300
Bandsdual-bandtri-band
Max port speed gbps12.5Better
Coverage m2175175
Who it's for

Is the Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.

What stands out on the Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router RAX70?

Its app control stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000?

The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 scores 45/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.