MikroTik hAP ax³ vs MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS): specs comparison
How the MikroTik hAP ax³ (router) and the MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) (router) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) has more network ports: 6 vs 5, counted from each official port list.
- MikroTik hAP ax³'s fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS).
- MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) has 1 SFP fibre slot; MikroTik hAP ax³'s port list has none.
- MikroTik hAP ax³ has more memory: 1 GB vs 256 MB.
- MikroTik hAP ax³ has more CPU cores: 4 vs 2.
Who should pick which
- Pick the MikroTik hAP ax³ if you want 2.5 Gbps networking, more memory (1 GB) and a 4-core CPU.
- Pick the MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) if you want more network ports (6) and SFP fibre uplinks.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | MikroTik hAP ax³ | MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 4 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1 x 2.5G Ethernet (1 x 1G with PoE-out), 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A | 5 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1 x SFP, 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), AX1800 | Not stated |
| Wi-Fi bands and speeds | 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbit/s, 2 chains; 5 GHz: up to 1200 Mbit/s, 2 chains | Not stated |
| PoE | PoE-out: passive, 15 W total, 0.625 A limit | PoE-out on Ether5: passive, up to 57 V, 500 mA limit |
| Processor | IPQ-6010, ARM 64-bit, quad-core 864-1800 MHz | MediaTek MT7621A, dual-core, 880 MHz |
| Memory | 1 GB | 256 MB |
| Management | RouterOS v7 (Level 6 license) | RouterOS v7 (Level 4 license) |
| Power | DC jack 12-28 V or passive PoE-in 18-28 V; max 38 W, 15 W without attachments | DC jack or PoE-in (802.3af/at), 12-57 V; max 24 W, 6 W without attachments |
| Dimensions | Not stated | 113 x 89 x 28 mm |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between MikroTik hAP ax³ and MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS)?
MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) has more network ports: 6 vs 5, counted from each official port list. MikroTik hAP ax³'s fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS). MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) has 1 SFP fibre slot; MikroTik hAP ax³'s port list has none.
Which has more network ports, MikroTik hAP ax³ or MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS)?
MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) has more network ports: 6 vs 5, counted from each official port list.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from MikroTik’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.