Netgear Orbi 970 2-pack (RBE972S)

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Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Product details

The Orbi 970 series with WiFi 7 offers speeds of up to 27 Gbps for unparalleled performance and coverage throughout your entire home, from the front door to the garden, from the basement to the roof.

WiFi 7 provides 2.4 times faster speeds than WiFi 6 and is fully backward compatible with older WiFi devices. From 8K streaming to video conferencing, gaming, VR, and more - Orbi ensures that your family can do everything at once. The exclusive, patented Quad-Band technology with enhanced dedicated backhaul keeps WiFi fast across all devices simultaneously.

A sleek, modern design and powerful antennas provide exceptional 360° WiFi coverage in every corner of your home, regardless of the layout.

Key specifications

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Router type
Mesh router, Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Firewall, Mesh capable, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN
Network connections
RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (4x), RJ45 WAN Port
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1147 Mbit/s
5 GHz transfer rate
8647 Mbit/s
Number of ports
6 ports
Item number
41212957

General information

Manufacturer
Netgear
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
RBE972S-100EUS
Release date
20.12.2023
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
White
Exact colour description
Classic White

Router properties

Router type
Mesh router, Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Firewall, Mesh capable, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN
VPN support
IPSec

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Wi-Fi frequency band
Quad-band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA3
WLAN functions
Guest access, Multi-User MIMO, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
12 x
6 GHz transmission rate
11530 Mbit/s
5 GHz transfer rate
8647 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1147 Mbit/s

Mobile internet properties

Mobile phone standard
WLAN only

Network interface

Number of ports
6 ports
Network connections
RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (4x), RJ45 WAN Port
Max. port speed
10000 Mbit/s

Mesh networking properties

Mesh networking type
Starter Set
Mesh networking number of satellites
2 x

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Network cable - 2 m, Power supply, Router, Satellite

Product dimensions

Length
13.08 cm
Width
14.44 cm
Height
29.40 cm
Weight
1790 g

Package dimensions

Length
31.50 cm
Width
29 cm
Height
23.20 cm
Weight
5.33 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
1 additional offer

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 20.Zyxel
    1.9 %
  • 22.Synology
    2.1 %
  • 23.Netgear
    2.3 %
  • 24.Strong
    2.6 %
  • 25.Xiaomi
    2.8 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 12.FRITZ!
    4 days
  • 12.Synology
    4 days
  • 14.Netgear
    5 days
  • 15.Xiaomi
    9 days
  • 16.ASUS
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 15.Acer
    5.1 %
  • 16.Huawei
    5.3 %
  • 16.Netgear
    5.3 %
  • 18.Telekom
    5.7 %
  • 19.Xiaomi
    5.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good89/100
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connectSingle testReleaseOctober 2024
  • PositiveVery high WLAN and LAN performance
  • PositiveConvenient setup and operation
  • PositiveControl via app or web browser
  • PositiveloT subnet and guest network
  • NegativeStatus information via colour LED only
  • NegativeSafety and child protection only on plan
Very good90/100
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onlinepc.chSingle testReleaseOctober 2024
  • PositiveTempo
  • PositiveReach
  • PositiveNetwork ports
  • PositiveApp
  • NegativeNo USB ports
  • NegativeNo wall mount

High performance, future-proof technology and the latest network connections characterise Netgear's Wi-Fi 7-3 set, the Orbi RBE973S. The mesh system also offers outstanding coverage and range. However, the top performance comes at a high price.

This test report belongs to a different type: Orbi 970 3-pack (RBE973S)