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NETGEAR · Wi-Fi Routers

NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System

Top-end Wi-Fi 7 speed. Great if you have multi-gig internet in a large home and want the fastest mesh money can buy.

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Buy it if
You have multi-gig internet in a large home and want the fastest mesh money can buy.
Skip it if
You want value; Wi-Fi 6 mesh covers most US homes for a fraction of the price.
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Best for
Gigabit-plus homes with huge budgets
Stand-out feature
Top-end Wi-Fi 7 speed
Typical US price
$1,299–$1,799

Is the NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System worth buying?

Probably not. There are better choices. You want value; Wi-Fi 6 mesh covers most US homes for a fraction of the price. We score it 6.8 out of 10.

A fair price to pay

$1,299–$1,799

Usual price range in the US. At or below $1,299 is a good deal. Paying more than the top of the range? Check another store, or wait for a sale.

Want to spend less?

TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack)

Usually $149–$199. Pick it if you have dead zones in a medium or large home and want reliable mesh Wi-Fi without overspending.

Our higher-rated pick

TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack)

Usually $149–$199. Pick it if you have dead zones in a medium or large home and want reliable mesh Wi-Fi without overspending.

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Extremely fast
  • 10 Gbps ports
  • Huge coverage

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Most internet plans cannot use the speed

Key specifications

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 quad-band
Ports10 Gbps

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