Wi-Fi routers and mesh
Routers and mesh systems, judged on coverage, speed and setup.
Of the 2 wi-fi routers and mesh we score so far, the highest-rated by professional reviewers is the Netgear Orbi 770: critic score 80 out of 100 from 7 reviews, 5 of them positive. Most praised: speed and ports and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
Netgear Orbi 770
7 professional reviewers tested the Netgear Orbi 770, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: speed and ports and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
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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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Not the Netgear Orbi 770? Pick by situation
How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear Orbi 770 | 80 | 7 | High | Best affordable Wi-Fi 7 |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | 68 | 8 | Low | Easiest setup |
Not scored yet
We publish a score only once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- TP-Link Deco BE63 · 2 of 4 reviews needed
- eero 7 · 0 of 4 reviews needed
- ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 · 2 of 4 reviews needed
- TP-Link Archer AX55 · 1 of 4 reviews needed
- TP-Link Archer BE550 · 2 of 4 reviews needed
- Amazon eero Pro 7 · 2 of 4 reviews needed
Common questions
Which Wi-Fi router do critics rate highest?
Of the 2 we score, the Netgear Orbi 770, with a critic score of 80 from 7 professional reviews. Most praised: speed and ports and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
Netgear Orbi 770 vs Google Nest Wifi Pro: which is better?
Critics score the Netgear Orbi 770 80 and the Google Nest Wifi Pro 68. We list the Google Nest Wifi Pro under “Easiest setup”. Its main drawback: few settings for power users.
Which Wi-Fi routers do critics disagree on?
The Google Nest Wifi Pro (scores from 40 to 85).