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Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi

Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi

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$599.99at NetgearChecked Nov 13

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $599.99 at Netgear on Nov 13.

Our take on the Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi

The Orbi 970 Series is Netgear's flagship mesh system built on Wi-Fi 7, a quad-band design with a dedicated backhaul and a 10G WAN port. It targets large homes and heavy users who want top wireless throughput and wired multi-gig at the router. Against Wi-Fi 6E mesh rivals it adds Wi-Fi 7 radios and faster backhaul, but it is a big, expensive system and the listed 300 Mbps figure reflects only the 2.4 GHz band, not the whole product. Reviewers rate it well overall, with most praise for coverage and speed and most complaints about size and setup quirks.

Best forLarge multi-floor homesWi-Fi 7 laptops and phonesHouseholds with many devicesGigabit-plus internet plans
Pros
  • Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with a dedicated backhaul
  • 10G WAN port for multi-gig internet
  • Strong coverage across large homes
  • Handles many devices at once
Cons
  • Large, conspicuous units
  • Premium positioning versus Wi-Fi 6E mesh
  • Setup and firmware quirks reported
  • Full speed needs Wi-Fi 7 clients

Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi prices at every store

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Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi price history

Lowest price we've seen: $599.99 on Nov 13 at Netgear. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

  • 4 / 512 ratings

Owners rate the Orbi 970 Series highly, mostly for coverage and throughput in big homes. Complaints center on the physical size of the units and occasional setup or firmware issues.

What people mention
  • CoveragePraisedOwners say it covers large multi-floor homes with a stable signal.
  • SpeedPraisedWi-Fi 7 clients see high throughput, and the 10G port suits fast internet plans.
  • SizeCriticisedThe units are large and hard to hide in a room.
  • SetupMixedSome owners hit snags during setup and needed firmware updates.

About the Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi

It works on the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands.

It has one WAN port to connect to your internet source. It does not have a built-in xDSL modem, so it needs a separate modem for DSL service. It does not support Power over Ethernet.

Brand
Netgear
Series
Orbi 970
Type
Wi-Fi router
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Max speed
300 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed
300 Mbps
WAN ports
1
xDSL modem
No
PoE
No

Specifications

Wi-Fi
YesSource
Wireless Speed (max) (Mbps)
300Source
Frequency Band
5 GHz, 2.4 GHzSource
Wireless Speed 2.4 GHz (Mbps)
300Source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Questions and answers

Is the Orbi 970 worth it over a Wi-Fi 6E mesh?
If you have Wi-Fi 7 devices and multi-gig internet, the extra radios and 10G port pay off. Otherwise a Wi-Fi 6E mesh covers most homes for less.
How fast is the Orbi 970?
It is a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 system with a dedicated backhaul. The 300 Mbps figure applies only to the 2.4 GHz band; the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands carry far more.
Does it work with older Wi-Fi devices?
Yes. Wi-Fi 6 and older devices connect on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, but they will not reach Wi-Fi 7 speeds.
How many units do I need?
One unit covers a small home; a two- or three-pack suits larger multi-floor houses. Add a satellite if a far room drops.
Does it have a multi-gig WAN port?
Yes, it has a 10G WAN port, so it can use multi-gig internet plans. It has no built-in xDSL modem.
Where is the Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi cheapest?
At Netgear, for $599.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi?
Rated 4 out of 5 from 12 ratings.

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