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
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Published: 2018-07-27, Author: Steve , review by: techradar.com
Super-fast, Amazing DumaOS software, Not fazed by tricky architectural conditions
No broadband modem, Pricey, Unhelpful documentation
Netgear's Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is currently the best router a gamer can buy – as, arguably, it should be at that price. The control which its DumaOS software offers over devices on your Wi-Fi network is nothing short of a revelation.Check out our li...
Published: 2018-07-13, Author: Jacob , review by: pcgamesn.com
Abstract: It might look like a very angry Roomba, but the Netgear XR500 Nighthawk gaming router offers in-depth control over your gaming experience, and sweet relief from incessant networking errors that plague even the pros. But is it really necessary for the most...
Published: 2018-06-25, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: What does £500 get you when it comes to “Gaming” networking? This! The Netgear RX500 and SX10! Let's take a look at them and see how good they really are! Want one? XR500 Router: prourls.co/xa4q SX10 Switch: prourls.co/xntb Products shown provided by: Net...
Published: 2018-05-26, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Netgear emphatically positions its Nighthawk Pro XR500 as a gaming router and, given the DumaOS software used, there is certainly something to be said for that. This operating system from NetDuma offers a lot of extra functionality that (certainly console...
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Published: 2018-03-28, Author: Dan , review by: CNET.co.uk
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
Some of the gaming features don't work for PC games. Its top speed on 5GHz was a little slower than I've seen with other similar routers and there's no useful app
Netgear and NetDuma teamed up to create a gamer's delight inside a futuristic-looking router. The XR500's speed and range are more than enough for a medium-to-large home. The DumaOS interface has lots of customization options and helpful hints for even n...
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Published: 2018-05-31, Author: Dane , review by: nag.co.za
Abstract: It's another NAG video review, starring the ruggedly handsome Regardt van der Berg wearing a hat!The Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro is what Reej has his sights on this time. In case the name hasn't already given this fact away, the Nighthawk Pro is a route...
Fantástico rendimiento en todas las distancias, Gran Diseño exterior, Geofilter para reducir la latencia en los juegos, Funcionalidades extra: Servidor VPN, uPnP, ReadyShare, Sistema Operativo Sencillo, potente y altamente configurable, Gestión desde el
El interfaz de DumaOS necesita alguna mejora a nivel visual, Unificación en una sola App para la gestión desde el móvil,
Viendo las especificaciones no me cabía la menor duda de que estábamos ante uno de los mejores routers a nivel de rendimiento. Lo que no me esperaba es que rindiera tan bien cuando el router no se encuentra situado en la misma planta y a una distancia con...
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Published: 2018-06-19, Author: Javier , review by: geeknetic.es
Potente sistema Wifi, Una de las mejores CPU para Routers del momento, Sistema operativo DumaOS, Potente sistema QoS y geo-filtrado
Velocidad de almacenamiento deficiente, No cuenta con doble WAN, como otros routers de su gama, Las antenas laterales quedan ocultas y no son fáciles de sustituir
Netgear ha combinado un hardware que ya han usado en otros modelos como el Nighthawk X4S para albergar un sistema operativo con buenas criticas entre jugadores y que ha ganado atención durante los últimos meses gracias sobre todo a sus prestaciones QoS mu...
Published: 2018-06-19, Author: Javier , review by: geeknetic.es
Potente sistema Wifi, Una de las mejores CPU para Routers del momento, Sistema operativo DumaOS, Potente sistema QoS y geo-filtrado
Velocidad de almacenamiento deficiente, No cuenta con doble WAN, como otros routers de su gama, Las antenas laterales quedan ocultas y no son fáciles de sustituir
Netgear ha combinado un hardware que ya han usado en otros modelos como el Nighthawk X4S para albergar un sistema operativo con buenas criticas entre jugadores y que ha ganado atención durante los últimos meses gracias sobre todo a sus prestaciones QoS mu...
