Until recently, there were only two outstanding Nighthawk WiFi 7 routers available in Australia. The NETGEAR Nighthawk Router range now includes 3 new WiFi 7 router options so you can choose a router with unparalleled performance for every price bracket. This Nighthawk Router buyers guide for 2024 will help you find the perfect router for your home.
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The 5 NETGEAR Nighthawk Router Models Compared
The NETGEAR WiFi range has progressively expanded since the 1990s, when WiFi was first introduced to consumers on a large scale. Today’s Nighthawk routers include some of the best gaming routers on the planet. There are now 5 Nighthawk WiFi 7 routers to choose from with faster WiFi speeds, better WiFi coverage, more Ethernet ports, and advanced features such as enhanced backhaul, target wake time, and smart home connectivity.
WiFi system price is always a consideration when upgrading from WiFi 5, WiFi 6, or WiFi 6E routers. The WiFi 7 experience capabilities improve as you move up the range, but there is a powerful future-proofed Nighthawk WiFi router for every price bracket.
Features in Common Between Models
The RS200, RS300, RS600, and RS700S models are all members of the same WiFi 7 family. Major WiFi 7 features applicable to all NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 routers include:
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
- 4-K Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (4-K QAM)
- 320MHz Channel Bandwidth
- WiFi 7 for next-generation WiFi connectivity
- Freestanding vertical design with a small footprint
- 360° antenna coverage
- Multiple High-performance WAN and LAN Ethernet Ports
- WPA3 encrypted security protection
- Backwards compatible with previous WiFi generation devices
What Changes Between Models
All NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 routers retain the most significant WiFi 7 enhancements. However, there are differences between the various Nighthawk models, including:
WiFi Speed, Bands, and Streams – Different models offer varying WiFi speeds, support different WiFi bands, and handle more streams, allowing faster data transfer and range.
Wired Connectivity – Ethernet ports (both LAN and WAN) vary across models, which impacts wired device connectivity and performance.
Device Capacity – Each router supports a different number of connected devices, ensuring optimal performance based on your network’s needs.
Price and Performance Balance – Each model is priced to offer a specific combination of features, balancing performance and cost.
NETGEAR Armor Security – Security protection comes included with 1 month on most models and up to 1 year on others, giving you extended peace of mind.
Coverage – Different models depend on the speeds and number of WiFi channels. Ranging from 230 sq. m up to 320 sq. m.
Key Specs and Features by Model
RS700S – Key Specs:
- Up to 19Gbps† WiFi speed
- Up to 320 sq. m. coverage
- 10 Gig Internet port & 10 Gig LAN port
- Four 1 Gig LAN ports
- Up to 200 devices
- NETGEAR Armor for 1 year included
Our most powerful and advanced router. Perfect for Australian families with uber-connected smart homes and people needing a lot of capacity for streaming, gaming, and entertainment devices.
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RS200 – Key Specs:
- Up to 6.5Gbps† WiFi speed
- Up to 230 sq. m. coverage
- 2.5 Gig Internet port
- One (1) 2.5 Gig & three (3) 1 Gig LAN ports
- Up to 80 devices
- Dual-Band; no 6GHz band
- NETGEAR Armor 1 month trial included
Outstanding reliability and value with extra capacity. Perfect for value-minded Aussie families who need the stability and coverage that the 5GHz band provides and don’t anticipate purchasing 6GHz devices in the near future.
RS300 – Key Specs:
- Up to 9.3Gbps† WiFi speed
- Up to 230 sq. m. coverage
- 2.5 Gig Internet & LAN ports
- Up to 100 devices
- NETGEAR Armor 1 month trial included
The essential WiFi 7 router. All the features you want for great value. Perfect for cost-conscious families who want WiFi 7 speed and enhanced performance in crowded WiFi areas with competing WiFi networks.
RS600 – Key Specs:
- Up to 18Gbps† WiFi speed
- Up to 320 sq. m. coverage
- 10 Gig Internet port & 10 Gig LAN port
- Three (3) 1 Gig LAN ports
- Up to 150 devices
- NETGEAR Armor 1 month trial included
Enhanced performance for the latest devices. Perfect for consumers who are bullish on buying new 6GHz-capable devices & want a similar performance to RS700 at a lower price point.
Nighthawk Router Comparison Summary
The best Nighthawk routers offer a significantly better online experience. A NETGEAR Nighthawk comparison will help you find which Nighthawk router is best for gaming, streaming, working from home, entertaining, and keeping up with the latest WiFi 7 technology and gadgets.
RS700S – Speed and security for a home network, a guest network, and a smart home IoT network.
RS600 – Super fast WiFi 7 speeds with multiple LAN and internet port options.
RS300 – 2.5Gb Port for great value WiFi 7.
RS200 – No 6Ghz channel – A good option if you don’t have many connected devices.
The WiFi Mesh Alternative
If yours is a large home with dozens of connected devices and smart home applications, it’s worth considering NETGEAR Orbi Whole-Home Mesh WiFi 7. Mesh WiFi can blanket your entire property in reliable and robust WiFi 7 using the full 320MHz spectrum, from the front door to the backyard. Orbi WiFi 7 mesh systems are transformative, innovative, and future-proofed.
NETGEAR Nighthawk Wrap-Up
Almost every home in Australia today needs a high-performance router to meet network demands. Nighthawk WiFi 7 wireless routers deliver new levels of responsiveness with lower latency and faster speeds. NETGEAR Nighthawk routers offer more bandwidth for faster throughput and backhaul, allowing you to connect seamlessly with broad 360° WiFi antenna coverage.
Nighthawk routers include multi-gig ports for Ethernet cable connections and are considered the best WiFi routers for laptops, gaming consoles, home cinema streaming, smartphones, and IoT devices. WiFi 7 is the latest WiFi standard introduced by the IEEE, offering blazing-fast multi-gigabit speeds on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz channels.
The RS200 WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router provides up to 230 sq. m. of coverage with up to 9.3Gbps WiFi speeds for up to 80 connected devices.
The RS300 WiFi 7 Router provides up to 230 sq. m. of coverage with up to 9.3Gbps WiFi speeds and max speeds for up to 100 connected devices.
The RS600 WiFi 7 Router provides up to 320 sq. m. of coverage with up to 18Gbps WiFi speeds and max speeds for up to 150 connected devices.
The RS700S Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router provides up to 320 sq. m. of coverage with up to 19Gbps WiFi speeds and max speeds for up to 200 connected devices.
