The Orbi RBE973 Wi-Fi Router Really Is That Good

 Wi-Fi 7 can potentially be a game-changer in the future, offering previously unheard-of levels of speed, dependability, and efficiency.

My 30-day experience with the new Orbi RBE973 Mesh Router, the three-pack from the 970 series, validates the reasons that make Wi-Fi 7 so exciting and how it could completely transform how we connect and interact.

Orbi RBE973, Netgear’s first Wi-Fi 7 mesh networking kit, astounded me in ways that I did not anticipate based on prior experiences with routers — Orbi’s previous and highly regarded Wi-Fi 6 and 6E routers.

With features like 6GHz integration, ultra-wide data channels, quad-band design, and 4K QAM operations, the Orbi RBE973 router and two mesh nodes offer the newest wireless LAN technology. The company also sells single units and two bundles, though pricing is not for the squeamish (more on that later).

High-speed networking that approaches 2 Gbps is the outcome. Indeed, its lightning-fast data transfer speeds can make traditional gigabit wired Ethernet appear sluggish, making it ideal for users with fast internet connections.

The Orbi RBE973 mesh kit is the best option for a small- or mid-sized house since, despite being the quickest at close range, it lags at large distances, which is disappointing.