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Eero 6 Mesh Wifi System vs MikroTik LHG XL 5 ax

Reddit prefers MikroTik LHG XL 5 ax — higher sentiment (100% vs 45% positive).

Eero 6 Mesh Wifi System
#1 in WiFi Routers

eero

Eero 6 Mesh Wifi System

$99.99

45

Pros

  • +no issues
  • +just works
  • +stable
  • +reliable

Cons

  • −ISP locked
  • −having issues
  • −cannot inspect code
  • −issues with WiFi 6E/7 halved speeds
“Got fed up with eero. Went to NETGEAR orbi for 3 years. Got fed up. Back on eero”
r/amazoneero
Full reviewAmazon · $99.99
MikroTik LHG XL 5 ax
#23 in WiFi RoutersReddit favorite

Mikrotik

MikroTik LHG XL 5 ax

$129.99

100

Pros

  • +Uses proprietary protocols
  • +Uses non-standard frequencies (transparent to phones)
  • +Can use smaller channel sizes (5mhz or 10mhz) for robustness

Cons

  • −Sacrifices bandwidth when using smaller channel sizes
“Use something like Mikrotik or Ubiquiti’s WISP range (not Unifi) with dedicated APs and Station bridges then wire your devices into the station bridges. Then use their respective proprietary protocols”
Full reviewAmazon · $129.99
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