Router Netgear RAXE500
Storm Score 50 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet Tom's Hardware highest score
% Positive 0% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The Netgear RAXE500 offers strong theoretical speeds and a solid build but suffers from major performance issues on congested networks and lacks QoS controls. Its high price is further undermined by an additional annual fee for security services and minor setup glitches.”

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Rated 50 / 100
Tier Distribution 1 review total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 0 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Tri‑Band Wi‑Fi 6E Support
  • Solid Build Quality
  • Eight Internal Antennas
  • Link Aggregation Capability

Points of Contention

  • Disappointing Real‑World Performance
  • High Price
  • Additional Annual Security Fee

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
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Jonas DeMuro
Tom's Hardware

“But our testing shows it has major prioritization problems on congested networks.”

Mixed 2.5/5

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