Home networking
Coverage, connections & expansion
Netgear Orbi 970 three-pack
Best forFor a large home that really needs fast wireless backhaul.
Most buyers should compare less expensive mesh first, and distinguish this three-pack from a cheaper two-node kit.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Radio bands
- 2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz, 6 GHz
- Management
- Orbi mobile app and web interface
Reasons to choose it
- Powerful wireless backhaul
- Multigigabit Ethernet
Before you buy
Very expensive kit
2 review sourceseero Pro 7
Best forSimple app-managed Wi-Fi with multi-gigabit ports
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and 5GbE make the Pro 7 appealing for a fast home network with newer devices. Its simple app is part of the attraction, but some extras require a subscription and each node has only two Ethernet ports. Compare the number of nodes included before judging a deal.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Radio bands
- 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz
- Management
- eero mobile app
Reasons to choose it
- Simple app management
- Two 5GbE ports per unit
Before you buy
Subscription-gated extras
3 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.