ASUS
ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 · BE19000 · 10 GbE
8.3
$630Nov 9
NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series (3-Pack)
Quad-band BE27000 Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with a 10 Gbps WAN, dedicated backhaul and 10,000 sq ft coverage.
- Wi-Fi 7
- BE27000
- 10 GbE
- 10 GbE
- Mesh capable
PCPR score
8.1
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$1,700Nov 9
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The short version
The Orbi 970 Series 3-pack is NETGEAR's quad-band BE27000 Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, combining one router and two satellites with a dedicated backhaul radio. The router has a 10 Gbps WAN, a 10 Gbps LAN and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, and each satellite adds one 10 Gbps and two 2.5 Gbps ports. Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide found top-tier speed but called the price extreme. It suits very large homes, though controls are limited and there are no USB ports.
Pros
- Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with a dedicated backhaul radio
- 10 Gbps WAN and 10 Gbps LAN on the router
- Each satellite adds a 10 Gbps port and two 2.5 Gbps ports
- NETGEAR rates the 3-pack for 10,000 sq ft and 200 devices
Cons
- Among the most expensive consumer mesh systems sold
- Tom's Hardware found network and Wi-Fi controls limited compared with rivals
- No USB ports on the router or satellites
- Tom's Guide found throughput fell off at longer distances
Best for
- Very large homes with multi-gig internet
- Wired backhaul between units over 10 Gbps Ethernet
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Full specifications
Core
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Speed class
- BE27000
- Bands
- Quad-band
- Units in box
- 3
Connectivity
- Fastest WAN
- 10 GbE
- Fastest LAN
- 10 GbE
- LAN ports
- 5
Features
- Mesh capable
- Yes
- Coverage
- 10,000 sq ft
- USB port
- No
Compatibility notes
- Router ports: 1x 10 Gbps Internet, 1x 10 Gbps LAN, 4x 2.5 Gbps LAN. Satellite ports: 1x 10 Gbps LAN, 2x 2.5 Gbps LAN.
- Each unit covers up to 3,300 sq ft by NETGEAR's rating; extra satellites can be added later.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedFound wireless performance among the best in Wi-Fi 7 mesh and setup easy, but called the price exorbitant and faulted limited network controls and the absence of USB ports.
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PositiveNamed it an Editor's Choice for top LAN speed and 2 Gbps at 15 feet, while criticizing an extreme price and weaker throughput once clients moved farther away.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Orbi 970 router and satellite?
The router has a 10 Gbps Internet port, a 10 Gbps LAN port and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, while each satellite has one 10 Gbps LAN port and two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports.
How much coverage does the 3-pack provide?
NETGEAR rates the 3-pack for up to 10,000 sq ft, with each unit covering up to about 3,300 sq ft under its stated conditions.
Does the Orbi 970 require a subscription?
NETGEAR says Advanced Router Protection, WPA3 and automatic updates are included, while NETGEAR Armor is an optional paid subscription after a free trial.
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