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Amazon eero 6+ vs Netgear Orbi RBK863S: Comparison

Amazon eero 6+ and Netgear Orbi RBK863S differ on band configuration: Amazon eero 6+ at Dual-Band, Netgear Orbi RBK863S at Tri-Band. They match on wifi standard and router type.

Specs

Specification
Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
Amazon eero 6+
Netgear Orbi RBK863S (WiFi 6/Mesh System/Tri-Band/Multi-Gig/AX6000)
Netgear Orbi RBK863S
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
BrandAmazonNetgear
Router TypeMesh SystemMesh System
Band ConfigurationDual-BandTri-Band
Modeleero 6+Orbi RBK863S

Verdict

Amazon eero 6+

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Strong gigabit mesh coverage for the money, as long as WiFi 6 is enough for the household.

Netgear Orbi RBK863S

7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A 10G wired port and bundled Armor on a WiFi 6 Orbi, for fiber homes not ready to pay WiFi 7 prices.

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