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Amazon eero 6+ vs Netgear Orbi RBKE963: Comparison

Amazon eero 6+ and Netgear Orbi RBKE963 differ on wifi standard: Amazon eero 6+ at WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Netgear Orbi RBKE963 at WiFi 6E (802.11ax).

Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
AmazonAmazon eero 6+
Netgear Orbi RBKE963 (WiFi 6E/Tri-Band Mesh System/960 Series/9,000 sq ft 3-Pack/Multi-Gig Ports)
NetgearNetgear Orbi RBKE963

Specs

Specification
Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
Amazon eero 6+
Netgear Orbi RBKE963 (WiFi 6E/Tri-Band Mesh System/960 Series/9,000 sq ft 3-Pack/Multi-Gig Ports)
Netgear Orbi RBKE963
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Router TypeMesh SystemMesh System
Band ConfigurationDual-BandTri-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz dedicated backhaul)
Coverage Area4500 sq ft9000
Wired Ports2x 1GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN per unit1x 2.5G WAN, 1x 1G WAN, multiple Gigabit LAN per node
Special Featureseero app setup, seamless node handoffNetgear Armor security subscription option, Orbi app, seamless roaming

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 RBKE963

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A reliable, easy-to-manage WiFi 6E mesh kit that covers large homes without WiFi 7 pricing.

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