NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro wins by 4
Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Wi-Fi 6 · —
90
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 lands at 86 and Ubiquiti UDM-Pro at 90. That puts Ubiquiti UDM-Pro ahead by 4 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 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 86
vs 90 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Score breakdown
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86 throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
90 throughput 90
range 86
features 88
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 | Ubiquiti UDM-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Throughput | AXE11000 | — |
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
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
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: NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 vs Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro worth the price? +
At $379, Ubiquiti UDM-Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in throughput.
Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro 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.