Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Linksys Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 21identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2800 Mbit/s
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:2000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:800 Mbit/s
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:574 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN, WAN
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:LAN, WLAN
  • Antenna design
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:External
  • Processor frequency
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1400 MHz
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:1000 MHz
  • Processor cores
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:4
  • Power source type
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:DC
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:AC
  • AC input frequency
    • AX3200 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:50 - 60 Hz
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:50/60 Hz

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Comparison of AX3200, MR2000
70 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2800 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs800 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one2400 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, WANLAN, WLAN
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1400 MHz1000 MHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A1.5 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source155 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source158 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source660 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source238 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89.2 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source223 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.16 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
System requirementsidentical
Browser supportedKnown for oneFor router setup; latest versions of Google Chrome™, Firefox®, Safari® (For Mac® or iPad®), Microsoft Edge™, or Internet Explorer® versions 8 or newerUnknown — not stated by the source

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