TechRadar90
Impressive Wi-Fi 7 speeds at a competitive price from an easy-to-use Orbi, with the main caveat being subscriptions for parental controls and security.
Netgear Orbi 770
7 expert reviewsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Netgear Orbi 770 has a critic score of 80 out of 100 from 7 professional reviews, including TechRadar, PCMag UK and CNET. 5 of 7 recommend it, and scores range from 71 (Tom's Hardware) to 90 (TechRadar). 3 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 4 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: speed (7 of 7); ports and connectivity (6 of 7). Most common complaints: price (5 of 7); software and app (2 of 7). It ranks #1 of the 2 wi-fi routers and mesh we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best affordable Wi-Fi 7
Our verdict
7 professional reviewers tested the Netgear Orbi 770, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: speed and ports and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: Parental controls and security features need a paid subscription.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 71 to 903 printed scores, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 81
4 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Netgear Orbi 770?
PCMag UK80
An excellent, easy-to-manage and strong-performing Wi-Fi 7 mesh for budget-conscious early adopters with large homes, held back by paid extras and no USB.
CNET72
In a short lab-tested entry, CNET calls the Orbi 770 still a solid performer but noticeably behind newer models.
Expert Reviews83est.
A qualified thumbs-up: fast, future-proof and the sanest affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh, though most homes will see little benefit over cheap Wi-Fi 6 and extras cost more.
The Strategist83est.
Picked as the best mesh system in a roundup, with setup and range near the top in testing, but the subscriptions needed for full features are a real drawback.
Tom's Guide83est.
The reviewer calls the Orbi 770 a good buy with strong mid and long-range performance and ample speed for most homes.
Tom's Hardware71est.
Performance is consistent and setup is easy, but the reviewer finds the price still too high for most buyers and advises cheaper Wi-Fi 6E mesh until Wi-Fi 7 gets cheaper.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Speed7 of 7
Ports and connectivity6 of 7
Ease of use2 of 7
What critics dislike most
Price5 of 7
Software and app2 of 7
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Common questions
Is the Netgear Orbi 770 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 7 recommend it. Parental controls and security features need a paid subscription.
Do critics agree about the Netgear Orbi 770?
Agreement is high: scores range from 71 (Tom's Hardware) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 19 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Netgear Orbi 770?
Price (5 of 7 reviews), Software and app (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Netgear Orbi 770?
The Google Nest Wifi Pro (critic score 68), easiest setup.