NETGEAR · WiFi 7 Router
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S WiFi 7
C$549
The Nighthawk RS700S is a WiFi 7 router with up to 19 Gbps combined speed, 10G Ethernet, and NETGEAR Armor security. Covers up to 3,500 sq ft with powerful antennas.
Pros
- + WiFi 7 speeds
- + 10G Ethernet port
- + NETGEAR Armor security
- + Strong coverage
- + Easy setup app
Cons
- - Expensive
- - Large and not subtle
- - Armor requires subscription after trial
- - No mesh support out of box
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 13.0 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches
- Weight
- 3.1 lbs
- Bands
- Tri-band
- Ports
- 1x 10G, 4x 1G LAN
- Speed
- Up to 19 Gbps
- Coverage
- 3,500 sq ft
- Standard
- WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Our Verdict
A powerful WiFi 7 router for those who want top speeds and a 10G port without going full mesh.
Best For
Power users who want a single powerful WiFi 7 router
How It Compares
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S WiFi 7 | ASUS RT-BE96U WiFi 7 Router | TP-Link Archer AXE300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | C$549 | C$699 | C$599 |
| Bands | Tri-band | Tri-band | Quad-band |
| Ports | 1x 10G, 4x 1G LAN | 10G WAN, 4x 2.5G LAN | 10GbE + 4x 2.5GbE |
| Speed | Up to 19 Gbps | Up to 24.4 Gbps combined | 24Gbps combined |
| Coverage | 3,500 sq ft | Up to 3500 sq ft | — |
| Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| USB | — | — | USB 3.0 |
| WiFi | — | — | WiFi 7 (BE24000) |
| Antennas | — | — | 8 external |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NETGEAR Armor worth it?
It provides network-level security scanning and protection. The 30-day trial is free; after that it is $99/year.
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