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Linksys Hydra 6 vs Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 32identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Hydra 6:2402 Mbit/s
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:6600 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Hydra 6:574 Mbit/s
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:600 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Hydra 6:2402 Mbit/s
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:1200 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Hydra 6:WPA2, WPA3
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:128-bit WEP, WPA2, WPA3
  • Antennas quantity
    • Hydra 6:2
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Hydra 6:1000 MHz
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:1800 MHz
  • Processor cores
    • Hydra 6:2
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:4
  • Flash memory
    • Hydra 6:256 MB
    • Hydra Pro 6E Tri‑Band WiFi 6E Mesh Router AXE6600:512 MB

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Comparison of Hydra 6, MR7500
72 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2402 Mbit/s6600 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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 standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, 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
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA3128-bit WEP, WPA2, 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, Status, WLAN, USB, Power
On/off switchYesYes
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 designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Features3 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1000 MHz1800 MHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A3 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 source322 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 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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