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Brian Nadel

Arris SURFboard mAX W161 review

Arris SURFboard mAX W161 on desk
Arris SURFboard mAX W161: Specs

Wi-Fi Spec: AXE6600
Number of Antennas/Removable: 8/No
Ports: 1 2.5Gbps WAN/1 1Gbps LAN
Processor/Memory/Storage: 1.8GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53/1GB/256MB
Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Networking Pro 810
Peak 802.11ac performance: 1.423Gbps (at 15 feet)
Range: 85 feet
Size: 8.8 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches
Estimated Annual Electricity Cost: $29.00

If you’re looking to get top Wi-Fi 6e performance without emptying your wallet, the Arris SURFboard mAX W161 is the best at blasting data at close range. At $499 for a two-piece kit, it is half the cost of pricier Wi-Fi 6e mesh sets, like Netgear’s Orbi RBKE962, yet has the networking power to outperform more expensive Wi-Fi mesh products with a 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig input.

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