GL-AXT1800 Travel Router vs Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router
The Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router costs about $80 more than the GL-AXT1800 Travel Router and buys you 3 more I/O, plus DC Barrel.
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GL-AXT1800 Travel Router| Spec | GL-AXT1800 Travel Router | Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 8W | 15W |
| Depth | 120 mm | 220 mm |
| I/O count | 4 | 7 |
| Price | ~$109 | ~$189 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
GL-AXT1800 Travel Router
- USB-C
Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router
- DC Barrel
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
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