NETGEAR Orbi 970 Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh (RBE973S, 3-pack)
The Orbi 970 posts the biggest real-world numbers of any consumer mesh thanks to its dedicated WiFi 7 backhaul, but you pay flagship-plus prices and still need subscriptions for security. For most families the Deco BE63 or eero Max 7 is the saner buy.
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The Orbi 970 posts the biggest real-world numbers of any consumer mesh thanks to its dedicated WiFi 7 backhaul, but you pay flagship-plus prices and still need subscriptions for security. For most families the Deco BE63 or eero Max 7 is the saner buy.
In our testing the highlights were clear: quad-band with dedicated 5 GHz WiFi 7 backhaul; up to 27 Gbps aggregate, 10 Gig internet port; 10,000 sq ft coverage, 200 devices.
It is not perfect — extremely expensive; armor security is another subscription. For most buyers in this category those trade-offs are easy to live with, but weigh them against your setup before you click buy.
At a glance
How it compares in WiFi & Mesh Routers
| Product | Our score | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR Orbi 970 this review | 8.6/10 | $1,700 | maximum throughput, huge homes | |
| TP-Link Deco BE63 | 9.2/10 | $420 | WiFi 7 value, multi-gig internet | Review → |
| NETGEAR Orbi RBK763S | 9.1/10 | $414 | large homes, families | Review → |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E | 9/10 | $350 | easy setup, smart homes | Review → |
| Amazon eero Max 7 | 8.9/10 | $599 | 10G internet, premium simplicity | Review → |
| TP-Link Deco XE75 | 8.7/10 | $270 | budget, large coverage | Review → |
| GL.iNet Flint 3 | 9/10 | $185 | VPN power users, multi-gig homes | Review → |
Full ranking and our test notes: all WiFi & Mesh Routers reviews.
