I don't doubt it's much different than the r7000 which a have as well. I have the linksys 1900ac and 3200acm. So I guess it's only proper to get the newer version of the r7000 as well. lol. I think I like just comparing Linksys versus Netgear performance. Also, I picked up the Motorola MB8600 modem with new braided cat 7 cables. Will see how everything works out soon. lol