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$630Nov 9
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300
Mid-range BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with a 2.5 Gbps Internet port, rated for up to 2,500 sq ft.
- Wi-Fi 7
- BE9300
- 2.5 GbE
- 2.5 GbE
PCPR score
7.7
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$270Nov 9
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The short version
The Nighthawk RS300 is NETGEAR's BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router, with a 2.5 Gbps Internet port, two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, two Gigabit LAN ports and a USB 3.0 port. NETGEAR rates it for up to 2,500 sq ft and 100 devices. PC Gamer scored it 70, citing respectable performance and easy setup but many subscription-only features. It suits homes with internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps that want Wi-Fi 7 without paying for 10 Gbps hardware.
Pros
- 2.5 Gbps Internet port and two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports
- BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz support
- USB 3.0 port
- Rated for up to 2,500 sq ft and 100 devices
Cons
- No 10 Gbps ports for multi-gig plans above 2.5 Gbps
- Advanced security needs an optional Armor subscription
- PC Gamer noted many subscription-only features and that faster or cheaper options exist
Best for
- Internet plans up to about 2 Gbps
- Homes moving to Wi-Fi 7 on a moderate budget
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Full specifications
Core
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Speed class
- BE9300
- Bands
- Tri-band
- Units in box
- 1
Connectivity
- Fastest WAN
- 2.5 GbE
- Fastest LAN
- 2.5 GbE
- LAN ports
- 4
Features
- Coverage
- 2,500 sq ft
- USB port
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- Ports: 1x 2.5 Gbps Internet, 2x 2.5 Gbps LAN, 2x Gigabit LAN, 1x USB 3.0.
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What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer · Ian Evenden
MixedScored it 70, calling it a capable budget Wi-Fi 7 option with straightforward setup and a 2.5 Gbps input, while noting subscription-only features and that both faster and cheaper routers exist.
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Common questions
What ports does the RS300 have?
One 2.5 Gbps Internet port, two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, two Gigabit LAN ports and one USB 3.0 port, according to NETGEAR.
Is the RS300 fast enough for multi-gig internet?
Its 2.5 Gbps Internet port handles plans up to 2.5 Gbps. Faster 5 or 10 Gbps service needs a router with a higher-speed WAN port.
How much area does the RS300 cover?
NETGEAR rates it for up to 2,500 sq ft and up to 100 concurrent devices; real results vary with home layout.
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