Testseek.com have collected 86 expert reviews of the Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro AC2600 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro AC2600.
June 2018
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The editors liked
Gamers have total control with tons of options to reduce lag
Stabilize ping and ensure local connections while playing console games. The menu has helpful pop-up screens to explain what each setting does. The router's range on 2.4GHz was impressive
The editors didn't like
It would have been nice if geo-filtering worked for more PC games
Even though similar features are available through the actual games themselves. Its top speed on 5GHz was a little slower than I've seen with other similar routers and there's no useful ap
What started off as a ‘free' upgrade to Charter Communications new 200 Mbps base Spectrum Internet service snowballed into this article. We didn't plan on updating our Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) router from 2014, but it was no longer able to do what we...
This XR500 router is greatness! Having the DumaOS for setup and control makes the price worth it, because I am also making the most out of my internet speeds. I am a fan of the OS over regular router administrative settings. NETGEAR made a router that put...
Published: 2018-05-10, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Easy to install, Gamer-friendly management software, Good close-range throughput and file-transfer performance in testing,
Middling long-range performance in testing, Costlier than competing models
The Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is an AC2600 dual-band router that offers a gamer-friendly management interface and solid close-range throughput performance...
Abstract: Gaming these days needs all the edge it can get. The Netgear Nighthawk XR500 Pro Gaming Router aims to give gamers that edge.Out of the box, the Netgear Nighthawk XR500 Router comes with four antennas, power adapter, an Ethernet Cable and a Quick Start...
Published: 2019-01-14, Author: Steven , review by: gamegrin.com
Ultimately, the unique selling point of the Nighthawk XR500 is all about DumaOS. The hardware and what it can do can be matched by other routers at similar or lower price-points. However, the added functionality in the OS coupled with the stunning UI on d...
Very easy to install and configure, DumaOS gaming dashboard, Excellent features, Superb specification
Expensive, Geo-filter not compatible with some games
Is the Netgear XR500 Gaming Router worth buying?If you are looking for a router that does everything you could possibly wish for a router to do and plenty of things you haven't even thought of, then you can't go wrong with the XR500. But, that comes at a...
Easy setup, Gaming appearance, Removeable antennas, Good range, Great speeds, DumaOS is fantastic, Gaming specific features, Can turn off the LEDs, USB Connectivity, Neutral, - Expensive
Plastic body feels cheap, No mounting hardware, Sticker almost impossible to remove
In today's world, the importance of having a permanent, stable internet connection is almost priceless; making the choice of the correct network hardware all the more crucial. The Netgear XR500 would make an excellent choice for anyone who takes their gam...
Published: 2018-08-10, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
