NETGEAR · Mesh WiFi System
NETGEAR Orbi 970 (2-Pack)
C$1699
NETGEAR Orbi 970 is the premium WiFi 7 mesh system with quad-band speeds up to 27Gbps, dedicated 10Gbps backhaul, and coverage for up to 6,600 sq ft.
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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