Which is better for a large house?

The Linksys MR9000. Its listed coverage is 3,000 square feet versus 1,500 for the Netgear, and it can join a Max-Stream mesh. Some buyers still needed extenders in difficult layouts.

Is WiFi 6 worth choosing the Netgear?

If you have WiFi 6 phones or laptops and a small home, yes. The Netgear is AX1800 WiFi 6 with WPA3. The Linksys is WiFi 5 but tri-band, which helps more in a busy, larger home.

Which has better security?

The Netgear RAX9. It supports WPA3 as well as WPA2 and WPA. The Linksys MR9000 lists WPA2 only.

Can the Linksys work with my cable provider?

Buyers on PC Richard & Son's page report it works with Optimum service. It has a Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, so it fits most cable and fiber modems.

Which is better for gaming?

The Linksys, for most people. Its dedicated backhaul band and MU-MIMO keep latency steadier with many devices. The Netgear's WiFi 6 helps only with WiFi 6 client devices.

Netgear RAX9 WiFi 6 Router vs Linksys MR9000 Max-Stream Router

Q: Is the Linksys worth the extra?

It is not the extra one right now. The Linksys is $74.99 new at eBay as of November 7, 2026, and its lowest daily price was $23.74 on November 2, 2026. No current Netgear price was given, so check both before buying.

Buy the Linksys MR9000 for most homes. It covers about twice the area (3,000 vs 1,500 square feet), runs tri-band with a dedicated 5 GHz backhaul for mesh, and has a USB 3.0 port. The Netgear RAX9 adds WPA3 and works with Alexa and Google Assistant, but its listed coverage is small for a whole-home router. On price, the Linksys is $74.99 new at eBay as of November 7, 2026, and its lowest daily price was $23.74 on November 2, 2026. No current price was given for the Netgear, so compare it at checkout.

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