Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router vs UniFi Dream Router
The UniFi Dream Router costs about $10 more than the Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router, and the Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router is the one that keeps USB-A.
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UniFi Dream Router| Spec | Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router | UniFi Dream Router |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 15W |
| Depth | 220 mm | 110 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 6 |
| Price | ~$189 | ~$199 |
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
Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router
- USB-A
UniFi Dream Router
Nothing the Nighthawk RAX50 WiFi 6 Router doesn't also have.
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.
Open the rack plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.