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Netgear Orbi 870 Series Review
May 17, 2025
A powerful, expansive Wi-Fi 7 mesh system.
Neatly plugging in the gap between Netgear’s 770 Series and 970 Series, the Netgear Orbi 870 Series is a serious Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with wider appeal. While it’s hardly cheap, it is half the price of the 970 Series, and cheaper than similarly specified competitors. Performance is very good at close-to-mid range, although I found it dropped off at longer range; however, with a three-pack, you can get good coverage and speed, making this a good choice for those who value speed but want a system that’s more affordable.
Better value than the 970 Series
Fast at close range
Lots of 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Speed dropped at range
Settings split between app and web interface
Key Features
Wi-Fi standard
Uses Wi-Fi 7 with a total bandwidth available of up to 21 Gbit/sec
Ethernet ports
The router and satellites both have four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for clients, and the router has a 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
Introduction
For all the benefits of Wi-Fi 7, the high starting prices of the initial set of devices put off all but those with the deepest pockets. While I’ve seen several cheaper Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems since, they usually compromise on performance somewhere along the line. The Netgear Orbi 870 Series is designed to redress that balance.
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