Testseek.com have collected 179 expert reviews of the Netgear RBK50 / RBK53 / RBR50 / RBS50 Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear RBK50 / RBK53 / RBR50 / RBS50 Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi.
November 2016
(85%)
179 Reviews
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Abstract: It's not cheap, but this twin-unit router system from Netgear floods a larger area with a stronger, faster Wi-Fi connection than anything else on the market. The Orbi system is super quick and easy to set up, and offers exceptional performance for homes w...
Published: 2017-03-20, Author: Brian , review by: tomsguide.com
Phenomenal performance, Dedicated router-to-extension data channel, MU-MIMO technology, Choice of app or browser setup
Relatively large devices, Expensive, Limited functionality on mobile app for now
Netgear's Orbi blasts off with not only the best-performing Wi-Fi router-extenders kit, but also the easiest setup. The Orbi's dedicated mobile apps are rudimentary, but both the browser-based interface and Netgear's generic Genie app have more options. I...
Looking at the results of our testing, it's clear that the Netgear Orbi is by far the best home mesh Wi-Fi system out on the market today. Netgear has done a stellar job with their wireless backhaul system and in testing, the satellite node was able to pr...
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Published: 2017-01-30, Author: Michael , review by: macworld.com
Strong WiFi performance, Threeport gigabit ethernet switch on the router; fourport switch on the satellite, Dedicated 4x4 radio for backhaul
Physically larger and more visually obtrusive than the competition, USB port is currently dormant
Don't get hung up on the fact that the Netgear Orbi operates on a hub-and-spoke topology versus mesh; the bottom line is that this is an outstanding Wi-Fi router. By including a three-port switch on the router and a four-port switch on the satellite, it s...
Strong Wi-Fi performance (with a satellite), Three-port gigabit ethernet switch on the router; four-port switch on the satellite, Dedicated 4x4 radio for backhaul
Not nearly as fast as the competition when operating solo, Physically larger and more visually obtrusive than the competition, USB port is currently dormant
When deployed with a single satellite, the Netgear Orbi is an excellent choice for moderate-sized homes, delivering higher TCP throughput than mesh routers operating with three nodes...
Abstract: Over the last decade or so, we have seen a rapid increase in the number of devices connecting to the home network. The popularity of IoT has meant that even devices that are not mobile require communication over the Internet, but, their placement might be...
Published: 2016-11-27, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com
The new WiFi systems all aim to provide a blanket of speedy WiFi throughout your house. Most use a form of mesh networking, but Netgear has chosen an innovative route with Orbi. Using a dedicated wireless link between the satellite and main router was a g...
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Published: 2016-11-22, Author: Keith , review by: networkworld.com
If you have a complicated network setup that requires access to lots of advanced features that you're accustomed too, or if you're looking for some LAN speed boosts within your Wi-Fi space, Orbi is worth a look.Grade: 4.5 stars (out of five)To comment o...
Best performance of any multi-unit / mesh system, Base unit is a full-featured AC1200 class router, MU-MIMO supported for both client and backhaul
Nothing significant
I've seen some grousing in the SNBForums Orbi threads about Orbi's $400 price tag and I suppose, rightfully so. You can buy most any AC5300 / AC5400 BHR for less, including NETGEAR's Nighthawk X8 and ASUS' RT-AC5300. Only NETGEAR's just-announced AD7200 c...
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Published: 2016-10-27, Author: Dave , review by: hothardware.com
High performance AC WiFi, Great performance over distance, Virtually eliminates dead spots, Easy setup and configuration
Just one USB 2 port per unit, Only 3 available Ethernet ports on base
