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Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router, EA7450
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Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router, EA7450

Bottom line: The Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router: MU-MIMO streams to multiple devices at once, up to 2x non-MU-MIMO router speed; main trade-off: wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) only, so no Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA or WPA3 on newer devices.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For home networking and Wi-Fi gear, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ MU-MIMO streams to multiple devices at once, up to 2x non-MU-MIMO router speed
  • ✓ AC1900 dual-band radios rated up to 1.9 Gbps combined throughput
  • ✓ Gigabit ports keep wired desktops and consoles off the Wi-Fi contention pool
  • ✓ Built for simultaneous 4K TV, media player, tablet and console traffic

Cons

  • ✗ Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) only, so no Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA or WPA3 on newer devices
  • ✗ MU-MIMO gains need client devices that also support MU-MIMO
  • ✗ Single-unit EA7450 covers one area, not a whole-home mesh

Manufacturer description

The Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit WiFi Router features MU-MIMO, the latest advance toward uninterrupted, simultaneous WiFi connections. Devices such as HD streaming media players, 4K TVs, tablets, and game consoles use a lot of bandwidth. But with MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology, the Max-Stream AC1900 sends advanced WiFi to multiple devices at the same time and same speed. Your whole family can play, stream, and work at once, without experiencing lag or buffering—at up to 2x the speed of a non-MU-MIMO router!

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. Linksys's networking lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for networking of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Up to 1.9 Gbps Wi-Fi speeds
  • Delivers up to 2x the speed of non MU-MIMO routers

Full Specifications

BrandLinksys
CoverageUp to 1,700 sq ft
Frequency5 GHz
Model NameEA7450
Unit Count1 count
Antenna TypeFixed
ConnectivityWiFi
Model NumberEA7450
Built-In Media3x external, non-detachable antennas
Control MethodApp
Mfr Part NumberEA7450
Number of Items1
Number of Ports4
Special FeatureMU-MIMO
Antenna LocationHome
Wi-Fi GenerationWi-Fi 5
Security ProtocolWPA2
Compatible DevicesGaming Console, Tablet
Data Transfer Rate1900 megabits_per_second
LAN Port Bandwidth1000 Mbps

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