Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Linksys Hydra 6 vs Linksys Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 37identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Hydra 6:2402 Mbit/s
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:2000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • Hydra 6:LAN, Power, Status, USB
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:LAN, WLAN
  • Processor cores
    • Hydra 6:2
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:4
  • AC input frequency
    • Hydra 6:50 - 60 Hz
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:50/60 Hz
  • Depth
    • Hydra 6:154.6 mm
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:155 mm
  • Height
    • Hydra 6:158.3 mm
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:158 mm
  • Weight
    • Hydra 6:567 g
    • Hydra 6 Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router AX3000:660 g

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Comparison of Hydra 6, MR2000
71 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 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)Differs2402 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)574 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2402 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — 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
Maximum coverageKnown for one185 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based setup wizardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsWPA2, WPA3WPA2, WPA3
Guest accessKnown 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 lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, Status, USBLAN, 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
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity22
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency1000 MHz1000 MHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memory256 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current1.5 A1.5 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers154.6 mm155 mm
HeightDiffers158.3 mm158 mm
WeightDiffers567 g660 g
Width215 mm215 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
Mobile networkidentical
3GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
4GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
5GKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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