Linksys
Linksys Velop Pro 7
Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000
84
/ 100
From $399
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 wins by 2
NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Linksys Velop Pro 7 lands at 84 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 at 86. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Linksys Velop Pro 7 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Linksys Velop Pro 7 84
vs 86 NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Score breakdown
Linksys Velop Pro 7
84 throughput 84
range 86
features 82
value 82
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86 throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Linksys Velop Pro 7 | NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Throughput | BE11000 | AXE11000 |
Linksys Velop Pro 7
Pros
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Pros
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
FAQ: Linksys Velop Pro 7 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Which is better, Linksys Velop Pro 7 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Linksys Velop Pro 7 worth the price? +
At $399, Linksys Velop Pro 7 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in range.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +
At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.
Does Linksys Velop Pro 7 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.