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Updated November 2026
Data from the official eero and NETGEAR sites.
2026 verdict
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 beats eero 6 in 2026, with its clearest edge on Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), max Wi-Fi speed, and LAN port count.
Its biggest wins come from Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), max Wi-Fi speed, and LAN port count, and VPN adds more confidence to the verdict. eero 6 is still relevant if you care most about rating, mesh Wi-Fi, and smart home protocols, but NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 is the stronger recommendation overall. That is enough to make NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 the better pick for most buyers.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- LAN Port Count4×NETGEAR Nighthawk RS904 vs 1
- Max Wi-Fi Speed2×NETGEAR Nighthawk RS903.6 Gbps vs 1.8 Gbps
| Feature | eero 6 | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.2 | eero 6 |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | NO | YES | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 |
| Max Wi-Fi Speed | 1.8 Gbps | 3.6 Gbps | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 |
| Mesh Wi-Fi | YES | NO | eero 6 |
| LAN Port Count | 1 | 4 | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 |
| Smart Home Protocols | Thread Border Router, Matter Controller | None | eero 6 |
| VPN | DDNS | VPN Server, DDNS | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | NO | NO | Tie |
| WPA3 Encryption | YES | YES | Tie |
| LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Parental Controls | Wi-Fi Pause Schedules, Instant Wi-Fi Pause, Block Content | Wi-Fi Pause Schedules, Instant Wi-Fi Pause, Block Content | Tie |
| MLO (Multi-Link Operation) | NO | NO | Tie |
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- + Rating: 4.4
- + Mesh Wi-Fi: YES
- + Smart Home Protocols: Thread Border Router, Matter Controller
- - Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): NO vs YES
- - Max Wi-Fi Speed: 1.8 Gbps vs 3.6 Gbps
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- + Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): YES
- + Max Wi-Fi Speed: 3.6 Gbps
- + LAN Port Count: 4
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- - Mesh Wi-Fi: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: eero 6 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90?
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), max Wi-Fi speed, and LAN port count.
What is the biggest difference between eero 6 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90?
Rating is one of the clearest differences: eero 6 lists 4.4, while NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 lists 4.2.
Who should buy eero 6?
Choose eero 6 if your priority is rating and mesh Wi-Fi and that matters more than Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).
Who should buy NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90?
Choose NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 if your priority is Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and max Wi-Fi speed and that matters more than rating.
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