Review Netgear Orbi
4.2
5
67 ratings

Review Netgear Orbi

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Netgear Orbi review : With an average rating of 4.2/5, you can buy Netgear Orbi with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !


Netgear Orbi ratings

67 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.2/5.
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  5/5  LeMondeNumerique  5/5  Les Numériques  5/5  ExpertReviews  5/5  T3
  9.5/10  Presse Citron  9/10  Trusted Reviews  4.5/5  TechRadar  4.5/5  PCtipp
  9/10  ActuGaming  4.5/5  Gadgets360  4.5/5  Android Central  90/100  CNET France
  9/10  FrAndroid  90/100  Mighty Gadget  90/100  TechGaming  8.75/10  Maison et Domotique
  8.67/10  LeCafeDuGeek  4.2/5  MrHighTech  8.3/10  Macfay Hardware  4/5  CNET USA
  4/5  PCMag  4/5  01net  8/10  Tom's Guide (US)  8/10  Vonguru
  4/5  IT Pro  4/5  Play3r  4/5  TechPowerUp  8/10  91mobiles.com
  79/100  PC Magazin  3.5/5  Tom's Hardware  3/5  ObjetConnecte.net  6/10  DigitalTrends
  6/10  L&B Tech
11 Preview or review without rating: CowCotLand.com, BeGeek, Journal du Geek, HardwareCooking, PCWorld.com, ZDNet, Wired, Tech Advisor, Movies Games and Tech, Neozone, Connect.de

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5
5
LeMondeNumerique

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[5/5] reviewed at 06/12/2016 - NetGear Orbi [read the full review on LeMondeNumerique]
reviewed at 05/03/2021 - Test du système réseau Mesh WiFi 6 AX4200 Netgear Orbi RBK752 [read the full review on LeMondeNumerique]
6
10
L&B Tech
Netgear Orbi reviewed by L&B Tech
Review Netgear Orbi by L&B Tech
Stable, very good speeds, excellent coverage
User-friendly setup
Two Ethernet connectors on the node
None in particular
[6/10] reviewed at 10/02/2021 - Review: Netgear Orbi AX4200 / RBK752 - The Wi-Fi 6 network you must have [read the full review on L&B Tech]
[5/5] reviewed at 22/12/2021 - Netgear Orbi RBK352/RBK353 (AX1800) - Most mesh for the money [read the full review on L&B Tech]
5
5
Les Numériques

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[5/5] reviewed at 23/06/2017 - Test : Netgear Orbi 50 : pour un Wi-Fi performant et simple à installer [read the full review on Les Numériques]
[5/5] reviewed at 04/06/2020 - Test : Routeur et satellite Netgear Orbi RBK852 Wi-Fi 6 : des performances impressionnantes [read the full review on Les Numériques]
[4/5] reviewed at 16/09/2021 - Test Kit mesh Netgear Orbi RBK352 : une couverture wifi?6 performante [read the full review on Les Numériques]
[5/5] reviewed at 06/05/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi AX11000 (RBKE963)?: le plus complet des syst?mes mesh wifi?6E [read the full review on Les Numériques]
8.67
10
LeCafeDuGeek

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[8.67/10] reviewed at 05/02/2021 - Test ? Netgear Orbi LBR20 : La solution au mauvais Wifi de la maison, avec la 4G [read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]
[9.67/10] reviewed at 26/03/2021 - Test ? Netgear Orbi Wifi 6 RBK352 : un must-have [read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]
9.5
10
Presse Citron

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 29/05/2020 - [read the full review on Presse Citron]
90
100
Mighty Gadget
Netgear Orbi reviewed by Mighty Gadget
Review Netgear Orbi by Mighty Gadget
5G connectivity either as the primary form of internet or as a backup with seamless switching
Tri-ban WiFi 6
Price
[90/100] reviewed at 26/02/2022 - Test Netgear NBK752 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System ? A WiFi 6 mesh system with a 5G modem & WAN connectivity [read the full review on Mighty Gadget]
[90/100] reviewed at 04/11/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi 760 Tri-band WiFi 6 Mesh System ? RBK763S with RBR760 + RBS760 [read the full review on Mighty Gadget]
[70/100] reviewed at 28/12/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi 860 WiFi 6 Mesh System: RBK863S with RBR860S & RBS860 [read the full review on Mighty Gadget]
[95/100] reviewed at 15/05/2024 - Test Netgear Orbi RBE973 ? Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System [read the full review on Mighty Gadget]
4.5
5
TechRadar

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 27/01/2017 - [read the full review on TechRadar]
4.5
5
PCtipp

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4.5/5] reviewed at 07/04/2017 - Test: Netgear Orbi Mesh-Router-System [read the full review on PCtipp]
reviewed at 25/02/2022 - Netgear Orbis RBKE963 Im Test [read the full review on PCtipp]
9
10
ActuGaming

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[9/10] reviewed at 21/06/2017 - TEST. Netgear Orbi ? L'un des meilleurs systèmes Wi-Fi [read the full review on ActuGaming]
[9/10] reviewed at 21/06/2017 - TEST. Netgear Orbi ? L?un des meilleurs systèmes Wi-Fi [read the full review on ActuGaming]
4.5
5
Gadgets360

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 11/10/2017 - [read the full review on Gadgets360]
90
100
CNET France

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/04/2021 - [read the full review on CNET France]
4
5
PCMag
Netgear Orbi reviewed by PCMag
Review Netgear Orbi by PCMag
Blazing performance
Supports 6GHz Wi-Fi
Easy to install and manage
Multi-gig connectivity
Excellent signal range
Very expensive
Some features require a subscription
Lacks USB ports
[4/5] reviewed at 25/10/2016 - Netgear Orbi High-Performance AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi System (RBK50) [read the full review on PCMag]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 31/01/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi RBKE963 WiFi 6E Mesh System [read the full review on PCMag]
9
10
FrAndroid
Netgear Orbi reviewed by FrAndroid
Review Netgear Orbi by FrAndroid
6E Wi-Fi Performance
Full functionality
Ease of use
Connectors provided
Netgear Armor offered for one year
Prohibitively expensive
Wi-Fi 6 Performance
Application too limited
Paid parental controls
[9/10] reviewed at 27/06/2021 - Test du kit Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 RBK352 : le Wi-Fi 6 facile [read the full review on FrAndroid]
[9/10] reviewed at 10/04/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi NBK752 : un excellent kit, la 5G en plus [read the full review on FrAndroid]
reviewed at 23/04/2023 - Test du Netgear Orbi 960 : le kit Wi-Fi Mesh pour les gouverner tous [read the full review on FrAndroid]
reviewed at 22/05/2023 - Test du Netgear Orbi 860 : un excellent kit Wi-Fi 6, mais déjà daté?? [read the full review on FrAndroid]
4
5
01net

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 21/07/2017 - Test : Netgear Orbi, le routeur sans-fil ultraperformant qui fait plus fort que les Google WiFi [read the full review on 01net]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 06/04/2020 - Test du Netgear Orbi RBK10, le routeur Wi-Fi maillé d'entrée de gamme qui vaut largement son prix [read the full review on 01net]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 25/06/2020 - Test du Netgear Orbi RBK850, le roi des routeurs maillés passe au Wi-Fi 6 et conserve sa couronne [read the full review on 01net]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 21/01/2021 - Test du Orbi RBK752 : Netgear trouve le bon équilibre entre performances et prix [read the full review on 01net]
[4/5] reviewed at 02/07/2021 - Test du Netgear Orbi LBR20, le routeur qui peut partager votre connexion 4G en Wi-Fi dans toute votre maison [read the full review on 01net]
reviewed at 22/08/2021 - Test des Netgear Orbi RBK350, des routeurs Wi-Fi 6 maillés au rapport performances/prix franchement séduisant [read the full review on 01net]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 08/05/2022 - Test des Netgear Orbi RBKE963, des routeurs Wi-Fi 6E maillés haut de gamme, très performants... et très chers ! [read the full review on 01net]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 08/05/2022 - Test des Netgear Orbi RBKE963, des routeurs Wi-Fi 6E maillés haut de gamme, très performants? et très chers ! [read the full review on 01net]
90
100
TechGaming

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on TechGaming]
8
10
Tom's Guide (US)
Netgear Orbi reviewed by Tom's Guide (US)
Review Netgear Orbi by Tom's Guide (US)
+
Extended range
+
Armor security software
+
Can create LAN for home automation devices
+
Much improved mid-range Wi-Fi 6 performance
-
Expensive
-
Large devices
-
Slow set up process
-
Included support limited to 90 days
[8/10] reviewed at 22/05/2018 - Test Netgear Orbi: The Mesh Router to Beat [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 01/07/2023 - Test Netgear Orbi RBK863SB [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 29/09/2023 - Test Netgear Orbi RBE973: The new Wi-Fi 7 champ [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
8.75
10
Maison et Domotique

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

4.2
5
MrHighTech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 27/11/2020 - [read the full review on MrHighTech]
8.3
10
Macfay Hardware

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

4
5
CNET USA

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/10/2016 - [read the full review on CNET USA]
8
10
Vonguru

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 12/04/2021 - [read the full review on Vonguru]
4
5
Play3r

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 31/01/2022 - [read the full review on Play3r]
4
5
TechPowerUp
Netgear Orbi reviewed by TechPowerUp
Review Netgear Orbi by TechPowerUp
High performance mesh system with WiFi 6 support
Excellent throughput in WiFi 6
Incredibly strong 2.4 GHz performance
Tri-band with 2x2 radios for increased throughput
Dedicated backhaul from the satellite to the router
Low attenuation throughout the test area courtesy the mesh network
User-friendly setup and customization with the mobile app or web portal
Continuous firmware updates provided throughout the long testing period
Good build quality and aesthetics
Very expensive, especially in other regions
Mediocre performance on Wireless AC
Only 1 GbE LAN ports available
High power consumption
Only backed by a one-year warranty
[4/5] reviewed at 08/02/2022 - Test NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 WiFi 6 System [read the full review on TechPowerUp]
reviewed at 12/01/2023 - Test NETGEAR Orbi RBK863S Tri-Band WiFi 6 Mesh System [read the full review on TechPowerUp]
4.5
5
Android Central
Netgear Orbi reviewed by Android Central
Review Netgear Orbi by Android Central
Great speeds even on Wi-Fi 5 devices
Seamless transition between nodes
Web interface for more advanced options
Netgear Armor available for extra security features
Plenty of Ethernet ports for wired devices
App lacks advanced settings
Long setup process compared to other meshes
No 160MHz channel
Very expensive
[4.5/5] reviewed at 24/07/2020 - Test Netgear Orbi AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router: The fastest mesh you can get [read the full review on Android Central]
[4/5] reviewed at 08/12/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi RBR860S router: A bizarre balance of feature [read the full review on Android Central]
5
5
T3
Netgear Orbi reviewed by T3
Review Netgear Orbi by T3
The absolute best mesh performance of any system
Mesh router and extension nodes are super stylish
Netgear Orbi app is feature packed and easy to use
Very, very expensive
Most likely overkill for most users
Netgear Armor security software costs after free trial
[5/5] reviewed at 16/03/2022 - Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6E (RBKE963) review: the ultimate mesh Wi-Fi system [read the full review on T3]
[5/5] reviewed at 03/08/2022 - Netgear Orbi NBK752 review: a complete Wi-Fi 6 and 5G network solution [read the full review on T3]
[4/5] reviewed at 12/03/2023 - Netgear Orbi RBK863S review: high-end Wi-Fi at a high-end price [read the full review on T3]
9
10
Trusted Reviews
Netgear Orbi reviewed by Trusted Reviews
Review Netgear Orbi by Trusted Reviews
Exceptionally fast
Excellent app
Tonnes of Ethernet ports
Misses features available in the older system
Expensive
[9/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Netgear Orbi [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 RBK852 [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Netgear Orbi RBK752 [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 14/04/2023 - Netgear Orbi RBK863S [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
5
5
ExpertReviews
Netgear Orbi reviewed by ExpertReviews
Review Netgear Orbi by ExpertReviews
Great performance for the price
Same features as the full-sized Orbi
Slick management interface
Only one Ethernet port
Limited parental controls, unless you pay extra
[5/5] reviewed at 24/04/2020 - Test Netgear Orbi Dual-Band (RBK13): The fastest affordable mesh system [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 06/04/2021 - Test Netgear Orbi RBK352: A practical, reasonably priced Wi-Fi 6 mesh system [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 26/04/2021 - Test Netgear Orbi RBK752: A great all-rounder with a few flaws [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 07/02/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi WiFi 6E: The fastest mesh just got a lot faster [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 03/10/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi NBK752: A powerful Wi-Fi 6 mesh with a built-in 5G SIM slot [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[3/5] reviewed at 01/12/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi RBK763: An excellent but overpriced Wi-Fi 6 mesh [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[2/5] reviewed at 15/12/2022 - Test Netgear Orbi RBK863: A decent mesh but the price is shocking [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 15/01/2020 - Test Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852): The best, fastest mesh system ever, reduced to its lowest EVER price [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
8
10
91mobiles.com
Netgear Orbi reviewed by 91mobiles.com
Review Netgear Orbi by 91mobiles.com
Easy to setup
Large coverage area
Supports Wi-Fi 6 & up to 100 devices
Fast, stable connectivity
Pricey
Not meant for everyone
reviewed at 10/05/2024 - [read the full review on 91mobiles.com]
79
100
PC Magazin

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/06/2022 - [read the full review on PC Magazin]
3
5
ObjetConnecte.net

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

6
10
DigitalTrends

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 07/03/2017 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
4
5
IT Pro

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 24/05/2021 - Test Netgear Orbi RBK352: Plagued by compromise [read the full review on IT Pro]
[3/5] reviewed at 28/02/2023 - Test Netgear Orbi RBK863S: A fine mesh three years ago [read the full review on IT Pro]
3.5
5
Tom's Hardware

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[3.5/5] reviewed at 21/07/2024 - Test Netgear Orbi 770 mesh router: Cheaper Wi-Fi 7 mesh, but still not affordable [read the full review on Tom's Hardware]
[3/5] reviewed at 13/12/2024 - Test Netgear Orbi 970 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router: Excellent performance with a price tag that's tough to swallow [read the full review on Tom's Hardware]
-
CowCotLand.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
BeGeek

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 17/02/2020 - [read the full review on BeGeek]
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Journal du Geek

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
HardwareCooking

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
PCWorld.com
Extremely high throughput on the 6GHz band?
Plays nicely with IoT devices?
Small footprint?
Separate IoT network for easy setup?
Netgear Armor is very robust security?
10Gbps WAN and 2.5Gbps LAN ports?
Very expensive?
Size may make it hard to place?
Best features are subscription-only?
Warranty is only one year?
reviewed at 18/05/2022 - [read the full review on PCWorld.com]
-
ZDNet

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 21/06/2022 - [read the full review on ZDNet]
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Wired

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 10/01/2023 - [read the full review on Wired]
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Tech Advisor

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 18/04/2023 - [read the full review on Tech Advisor]
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Movies Games and Tech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

-
Neozone

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 06/12/2023 - Nous avons testé le système Netgear Orbi WiFi 6E Mesh [read the full review on Neozone]
reviewed at 15/11/2024 - Je teste le NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 7, la solution ultime pour une connexion parfaite partout dans la maison ? [read the full review on Neozone]
-
Connect.de

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 20/01/2025 - Netgear Orbi RBE77x im Test [read the full review on Connect.de]
reviewed at 07/04/2025 - Netgear Orbi RBE87x im Test: Wi-Fi 7 für gehobene Ansprüche [read the full review on Connect.de]

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What rating did Netgear Orbi get?

An average rating of 4.2/5 with 67 ratings.
This Peripherals got 9 times the maximum score in the reviews!

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