NETGEAR · Mesh WiFi System
NETGEAR Orbi 970 (2-Pack)
~C$1699
The NETGEAR Orbi 970 is the most powerful mesh WiFi system available, with quad-band WiFi 7 and a dedicated 6GHz backhaul that maintains full speed between nodes even through thick walls. Each node includes a 10GbE port and multiple Gigabit ports. Covers up to 650 square metres with two nodes. The premium design with a fabric finish looks elegant in any room. NETGEAR Armor security is included. The ultimate mesh system for large Canadian homes that demand the absolute best WiFi performance.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + Quad-band WiFi 7
- + 27Gbps combined speed
- + Dedicated 10Gbps backhaul
- + 10GbE ports
- + Premium design
Cons
- - Extremely expensive
- - Massive units
- - Subscription for advanced features
- - Overkill for most
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 10.0 x 6.7 x 3.3 inches per unit
- Weight
- 4.4 lbs per unit
- WiFi
- WiFi 7 (BE27000)
- Bands
- Quad-band
- Ports
- 10GbE + 2.5GbE
- Speed
- 27Gbps combined
- Backhaul
- Dedicated 10Gbps
- Coverage
- 6,600 sq ft
Our Verdict
The Rolls-Royce of mesh WiFi. If money is no object and you want the absolute best, this is it.
Best For
Luxury homes with multi-gigabit internet connections
How It Compares
| Spec | NETGEAR Orbi 970 (2-Pack) | TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-Pack) | eero Pro 6E (3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$1699 | ~C$699 | ~C$545 |
| WiFi | WiFi 7 (BE27000) | WiFi 7 (BE22000) | — |
| Bands | Quad-band | Tri-band | Tri-band |
| Ports | 10GbE + 2.5GbE | 10GbE + 2.5GbE per unit | — |
| Speed | 27Gbps combined | 22Gbps combined | AXE6600 |
| Backhaul | Dedicated 10Gbps | — | — |
| Coverage | 6,600 sq ft | 5,500 sq ft (2-pack) | 6,000 sq ft |
| Smart Home | — | — | Zigbee, Thread |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it so expensive?
The dedicated quad-band backhaul and 10GbE ports make it the fastest mesh system available, targeting users with gigabit+ internet.
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