NETGEAR Orbi 260 Series WiFi 7 Mesh System vs ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack)

The Orbi 260 covers more ground and handles more devices, so it suits a large home with a busy network. The ZenWiFi BD4 is the smaller, simpler two-unit kit and costs less to step into WiFi 7. Both are dual-band WiFi 7 with a 3.6 Gbps ceiling, so neither gives you the 6 GHz band that tri-band mesh systems add. Owners rate the Orbi higher, though on far more ratings; the ZenWiFi's sample is small.

• Choose the Orbi 260 if you have a big house, lots of connected devices, and want a 2.5 Gig internet port and wired backhaul for a fast fiber plan.
• Choose the ZenWiFi BD4 if you want a compact two-unit WiFi 7 mesh for a smaller home and value the lower entry point.