NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
89
/ 100
From $699
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S wins by 1
Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti Dream Router
Wi-Fi 6 · AX5400
88
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S lands at 89 and Ubiquiti Dream Router at 88. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…
- ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
- ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
- ✓Great range
Pick Ubiquiti Dream Router if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 89
vs 88 Ubiquiti Dream Router
Score breakdown
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89 throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80
Ubiquiti Dream Router
88 throughput 88
range 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S | Ubiquiti Dream Router |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bands | Tri-band | — |
| Ports | 1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE | — |
| Throughput | — | AX5400 |
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
Ubiquiti Dream Router
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 RS700S vs Ubiquiti Dream Router
Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or Ubiquiti Dream Router? +
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +
At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.
Is Ubiquiti Dream Router worth the price? +
At $199, Ubiquiti Dream Router delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.
Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or Ubiquiti Dream Router 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.