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Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR Nighthawk X8

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • DSL WAN
    • No
    • Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 340 Mbit/s
    • 5332 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2
    • 7
  • Security algorithms
    • WPA2, WPA2-AES
    • WPA, WPA2-PSK
  • LED indicators
    • Power
    • LAN, Power, WAN
  • Processor frequency
    • 1600 MHz
    • 1400 MHz
  • Depth
    • 155 mm
    • 264 mm
  • Height
    • 57 mm
    • 74 mm

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57 specifications
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NETGEAR

C6220 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

Model C6220

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NETGEAR

Nighthawk X8View product
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANDiffersNoYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs340 Mbit/s5332 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one1000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one2166 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one2166 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAM
Channels quantityKnown for one12 channels
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 one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
DSL featuresidentical
ADSLKnown for oneYes
ADSL2Known for oneYes
ADSL2+Known for oneYes
VDSLKnown for oneYes
VDSL2Known for oneYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers27
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneNo
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneNo
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA2-AESWPA, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYes
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerLAN, Power, WAN
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYes
CertificationKnown for oneCableLabs
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one4
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1600 MHz1400 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one2
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers155 mm264 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm74 mm
WeightDiffers440 g1.97 kg
WidthDiffers235 mm316 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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