Customer Reviews for Netgear Orbi 970 11530 MU-MIMO WiFi 7 Gaming Mesh System, White, 3/Pack (RBE973S100NAS)
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Posted Feb 11, 2026
Pretty powerful
Powerful but does lack some of the advanced router features Orbi used to have. Like not broadcasting certain SSIDs, so they can stay connected but be hidden from the neighborhood. Otherwise, as my fourth iteration of Orbi Mesh, I’m pretty pleased
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Posted Dec 23, 2025
Mesh Mess
Limited control over the functions of the router; you have to pay, monthly, to keep the mesh function.
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Posted Feb 11, 2026
Pretty powerful
Powerful but does lack some of the advanced router features Orbi used to have. Like not broadcasting certain SSIDs, so they can stay connected but be hidden from the neighborhood. Otherwise, as my fourth iteration of Orbi Mesh, I’m pretty pleased
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Kartik S
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Posted Feb 9, 2026
Orbi 970
Very satisfying purchase. I recently acquired a 10gbe and this router mesh has allowed to utilize it to the maximum both on speed and coverage.
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JD2299
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Posted Feb 5, 2026
Excellent mesh setup
I upgraded from another Wi-Fi mesh system because of degraded streaming, buffering and gaming lag. This change has been an unbelieve change. I'm able to stream several security cameras, 10 TVs, and have 3 gamers in the house. No slow-downs, buffering, nada. I've had Orbi mesh systems in the past and I don't know why I changed to someone else, but I won't make that mist...
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Dan G
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Posted Feb 5, 2026
Excellent purchase!
Had terrible equipment from the cable company. Upgraded and installed within 30 minutes. There’s no looking back. Reliable fast and handles all my 40 plus devices.
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Posted Jan 27, 2026
amazing
It's an incredible and very beautiful product. My internet speed improved significantly thanks to this mesh system.
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Dave
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Posted Jan 24, 2026
Excellent WIFI7 Mesh System
Just upgraded from the Orbi WIFI 6 850 series to the new WIFI7 970 series. Wow, what a difference! The 10Gb and 2.5Gb LAN connections are a great improvement and the speed of the wireless connection between my two satellites has doubled, from about 450Mbs with the old system to about 900Mbs with the new 970 series. Set up was fairly easy and the web interface remains...
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moxie700
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Posted Jan 20, 2026
Excellent Upgrade for large property and detached metal shop
After four years with our Netgear Orbi AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 mesh system (router/4 satellites), we upgraded as we updated our electronics. While a competitor’s high-end system from a large online shopping website offered excellent speed and reliability in our house, it couldn’t reach our metal shop 30 feet away—something our old Orbi managed, though not perfectly. We switched ...
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Frankie S
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Posted Jan 17, 2026
Easy Set Up, Great Range
Very happy with the system - now have seamless internet in our space (about 5K sqft). Previously had had issues with concrete walls in our old building - no longer an issue.
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Uptheorg
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Posted Jan 14, 2026
Clearly a State-of-the-Art System
The Orbi 970 was easy to set up and has enabled faster download speeds and WiFi is fully accessible in the far corners of our home as well as outdoors where our pool equipment is. The devices are relatively large compared to other “extenders” we have had, likely to allow for their superior reach. Everything is very well-built and built to last.
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Gadget Guy
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Posted Jan 14, 2026
Fast and Easy To Setup
This is my second Orbi Mesh device, and it's by far the best. Very fast, and the wireless backhaul is not a bottleneck like most
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Joe M
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Posted Jan 13, 2026
Fast and furious
Raw speed…double and almost triple prior router. Seamless installation. Ultra satisfied with ORBI.
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Nathan I
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Posted Jan 11, 2026
Perfect Setup for a 3000 sq ft home
The setup has worked superbly for my two story 3000 sq ft home. No more dead spots anywhere in the house.
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Drew
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
The best mesh WiFi option out there!
I moved on from a competitors mesh Wi-Fi system and wish I did earlier. The Orbi 970 is worth every penny. Seamless integration, amazing WiFi distance and superb stability!
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Derek kamm
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Awesome mesh setup
Everything is great although the 2.4 network by itself needs some polishing
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Scott A.
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Best Ever
This is my third Orbi system, the 970. My speeds are twice as fast as on my previous 850. I have over 52 devices in my home which all run effortlessly on this new system. I highly recommend it
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Anthony Metoyer
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Posted Jan 9, 2026
Excellent Wi-Fi Speed and Coverage
After setting-up via the orbilogon.com connection, the system works perfectly. Some initial issues with the mobile app were frustrating, but were resolved using the direct connection. Great coverage on all floors and exterior devices.
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FireByNight
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Posted Jan 7, 2026
Great router
Upgraded from an 850 to the 970. With the two 10gb ports, I am now able to utilise my full isp network speeds without the bottleneck. Setup was quick and simple. No issues with the 88 wireless IoT devices connected. Bitdefender, a global leader in cybersecurity, is built in at the router level, which is a huge plus for security. NETGEAR is always top quality and the bes...
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Jefferey
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Posted Jan 7, 2026
OMG (just buy it) only hurts paying for it lol
I just had to Finley upgrade from my older BR50 units to this one, simply amazing, took about 30 mins to get it all set up!
We have over 72 devices in our home and this new 970 can handle 200 :-)
We have over 72 devices in our home and this new 970 can handle 200 :-)
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Jorn Drappa
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Posted Jan 7, 2026
Game Changer
I've been struggling with a TP-Link Deco 6E system for a few years, and even a total of 5 units could not achieve whole home coverage. Just installed the Orbi 970 3 pack, and the entire home is covered at high speeds approaching the maximum provided by my ISP. The Ring doorbell works, the cars install their software updates in the garage, there is WiFi in the back yard....
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Dudes WiFi
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Posted Jan 7, 2026
Smokin’
We doubled our speeds everywhere in our home over our older Orbi RRR850 system.
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