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Amazon eero Pro 7 vs Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S: Comparison
Amazon eero Pro 7 and Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S differ on speed class: Amazon eero Pro 7 at BE10800, Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S at BE27000, which puts Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S ahead on that measure. They match on wifi standard, router type and multi-gig lan.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Brand | Amazon | Netgear |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Tri-Band | Quad-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz-1 dedicated backhaul + 5GHz-2 + 6GHz) |
| Special Features | Optional eero Plus subscription for advanced security/ad-block; eero app management | Dedicated 5GHz backhaul band, NETGEAR Armor security subscription available, Orbi app management |
| Speed Class | BE10800 | BE27000 |
| Price (USD) | 300 | 2299.99 (3-pack), 1699.99 (2-pack), 899.99 (single satellite) |
| Multi-Gig LAN | Yes | Yes |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Amazon eero Pro 7 | Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Netgear | View on Netgear |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong, reliable performance that multiple independent reviewers agree doesn't justify a roughly $1,000 premium over comparable competitors like the Deco BE85.