Testseek.co.uk have collected 86 expert reviews of the Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro AC2600 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro AC2600.
June 2018
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The editors liked
Easy setup
Gaming appearance
Removeable antennas
Good range
Great speeds
DumaOS is fantastic
Gaming specific features
Can turn off the LEDs
USB Connectivity
Neutral
- Expensive
Gamers have total control with tons of options to reduce lag
Stabilize ping and ensure local connections while playing console games. The menu has helpful pop-up screens to explain what each setting does. The router's range on 2.4GHz was impressive
Super-fast
Amazing DumaOS software
Not fazed by tricky architectural conditions
Unusually intuitive software
Great extra features for gamers
Solid performance
Very easy to install and configure
DumaOS gaming dashboard
Excellent features
Superb specification
The editors didn't like
Plastic body feels cheap
No mounting hardware
Sticker almost impossible to remove
Some of the gaming features don't work for PC games. Its top speed on 5GHz was a little slower than I've seen with other similar routers and there's no useful app
Published: 2019-01-14, Author: Steven , review by: gamegrin.com
Ultimately, the unique selling point of the Nighthawk XR500 is all about DumaOS. The hardware and what it can do can be matched by other routers at similar or lower price-points. However, the added functionality in the OS coupled with the stunning UI on d...
Very easy to install and configure, DumaOS gaming dashboard, Excellent features, Superb specification
Expensive, Geo-filter not compatible with some games
Is the Netgear XR500 Gaming Router worth buying?If you are looking for a router that does everything you could possibly wish for a router to do and plenty of things you haven't even thought of, then you can't go wrong with the XR500. But, that comes at a...
Easy setup, Gaming appearance, Removeable antennas, Good range, Great speeds, DumaOS is fantastic, Gaming specific features, Can turn off the LEDs, USB Connectivity, Neutral, - Expensive
Plastic body feels cheap, No mounting hardware, Sticker almost impossible to remove
In today's world, the importance of having a permanent, stable internet connection is almost priceless; making the choice of the correct network hardware all the more crucial. The Netgear XR500 would make an excellent choice for anyone who takes their gam...
Published: 2018-08-10, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
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Published: 2018-07-27, Author: Steve , review by: techradar.com
Super-fast, Amazing DumaOS software, Not fazed by tricky architectural conditions
No broadband modem, Pricey, Unhelpful documentation
Netgear's Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is currently the best router a gamer can buy – as, arguably, it should be at that price. The control which its DumaOS software offers over devices on your Wi-Fi network is nothing short of a revelation.Check out our li...
Published: 2018-07-13, Author: Jacob , review by: pcgamesn.com
Abstract: It might look like a very angry Roomba, but the Netgear XR500 Nighthawk gaming router offers in-depth control over your gaming experience, and sweet relief from incessant networking errors that plague even the pros. But is it really necessary for the most...
Published: 2018-06-25, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: What does £500 get you when it comes to “Gaming” networking? This! The Netgear RX500 and SX10! Let's take a look at them and see how good they really are! Want one? XR500 Router: prourls.co/xa4q SX10 Switch: prourls.co/xntb Products shown provided by: Net...
Published: 2018-05-26, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Netgear emphatically positions its Nighthawk Pro XR500 as a gaming router and, given the DumaOS software used, there is certainly something to be said for that. This operating system from NetDuma offers a lot of extra functionality that (certainly console...
