Netgear Nighthawk AX4

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 is part of the first wave of wireless routers on the market with support for the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Also, it is one of the most affordable routers with support for this technology, with less powerful hardware, fewer USB ports, and fewer advanced features. If you want to jump on the Wi-Fi 6 bandwagon, and you do not want to spend a crazy amount of money, NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 is a router that you should take into consideration.

DesignThe Netgear Nighthawk RAX200, the RAX120 and the RAX80, all look the same and have those ridiculous Star Wars ship shape that gives the impression that the router may fly off when you're not paying attention, but the Netgear RAX40 had its wings...

The Netgear RAX40 Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream Wi-Fi 6 router is an excellent choice for those living in a small home. The aesthetically pleasant hardware, good Wi-Fi speeds, and reliable coverage make the router worth its relatively low cost.

New 802.11ax routers are still expensive, and their new features probably aren’t essential for most home users at the moment, so the Nighthawk AX4 isn’t a ‘must-have’ upgrade just yet. But if your current router is struggling with a home full of connected devices it’s worth investing in a more versatile and future-proof router that can handle dozens of devices in modern connected homes.

If your current router is struggling with a home full of connected devices it’s worth investing in a more versatile and future-proof router that can handle dozens of devices in modern connected homes.

While it may be the cheapest way to upgrade to a next-gen router, it's still hard to recommend.