NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S wins by 3
NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
89
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 lands at 86 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S at 89. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…
- ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
- ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
- ✓Great range
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 86
vs 89 NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Score breakdown
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86 throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89 throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) |
| Throughput | AXE11000 | — |
| Bands | — | Tri-band |
| Ports | — | 1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE |
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
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Pros
- +True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
- +10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
- +Great range
Cons
- −Armor subscription for advanced features
- −Bulky
- −Pricey vs ASUS/eero
FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S? +
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +
At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +
At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.
Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 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.