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TP-Link Archer BE800 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE19000
TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE800

Wi-Fi 7 · BE19000

87
/ 100
From $599
VS
TP-Link Archer BE800 wins by 1
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 — Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

TP-Link Archer BE800 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Archer BE800 lands at 87 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 at 86. That puts TP-Link Archer BE800 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick TP-Link Archer BE800 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)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

Tie

Compared on the throughput sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Range

Tie

Compared on the range sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

TP-Link Archer BE800 87
vs
86 NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Score breakdown

TP-Link Archer BE800
87
throughput 87
range 86
features 85
value 82
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86
throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

TP-Link Archer BE800 versus NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 — full spec comparison
Spec TP-Link Archer BE800 NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Throughput
▲ BE19000
AXE11000

TP-Link Archer BE800

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: TP-Link Archer BE800 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Which is better, TP-Link Archer BE800 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +

TP-Link Archer BE800 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is TP-Link Archer BE800 worth the price? +

At $599, TP-Link Archer BE800 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in throughput.

Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +

At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.

Does TP-Link Archer BE800 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.