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NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 — Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000

86
/ 100
From $599
VS
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro wins by 4
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro — Wi-Fi 6 · —
Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Wi-Fi 6 · —

90
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 lands at 86 and Ubiquiti UDM-Pro at 90. That puts Ubiquiti UDM-Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)

Pick Ubiquiti UDM-Pro if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Compared on the throughput sub-score

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro leads on throughput (90 vs 86).

Range

Tie

Compared on the range sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro leads on features (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro more score per dollar ($379 vs $599).

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 86
vs
90 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Score breakdown

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86
throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
90
throughput 90
range 86
features 88
value 82

Specs side-by-side

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 versus Ubiquiti UDM-Pro — full spec comparison
Spec NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Standard
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Throughput
AXE11000
—

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Pros
  • +Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • +App-driven setup
  • +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
  • −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
  • −Range varies
  • −Firmware stability improves over time

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Pros
  • +Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • +App-driven setup
  • +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
  • −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
  • −Range varies
  • −Firmware stability improves over time

FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 vs Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +

At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.

Is Ubiquiti UDM-Pro worth the price? +

At $379, Ubiquiti UDM-Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in throughput.

Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for throughput, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro — leads on throughput (90 vs 86). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for features, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro — leads on features (88 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.