Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys Atlas 6 vs Linksys MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz

20specifications compared
9differ
11identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Number of devices supported
- Atlas 6:75
- MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:55
Maximum coverage
- Atlas 6:557 m²
- MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:278 m²
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
- Atlas 6:574 Mbit/s
- MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1147 Mbit/s
Processor frequency
- Atlas 6:1 GHz
- MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2.2 GHz
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- Atlas 6:3
- MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4
Weight
- Atlas 6:526.16 g
- MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1.47 kg
Number of products included
- Atlas 6:3 pc(s)
- MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)

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Comparison of Atlas 6, MX8501
36 specifications	A Linksys Atlas 6 View product	B Linksys MX8501 Tri-band (2.4 GHz Model MX8501 View product
Design2 differ
Product colour	White	White
Antenna type	Internal	Internal
Number of devices supportedDiffers	75	55
Maximum coverageDiffers	557 m²	278 m²
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Product typeKnown for one	Mesh system	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs	574 Mbit/s	1147 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	2402 Mbit/s	2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4804 Mbit/s
Security algorithms	WPA2, WPA3	WPA2, WPA3
Guest access	Yes	Yes
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one	3000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor frequencyDiffers	1 GHz	2.2 GHz
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 MB
Parental control	Yes	Yes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	3	4
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 A
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	113 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	113 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	243 mm
WeightDiffers	526.16 g	1.47 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers	3 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of units includedKnown for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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