Testseek.co.uk have collected 179 expert reviews of the Netgear RBK50 / RBK53 / RBR50 / RBS50 Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear RBK50 / RBK53 / RBR50 / RBS50 Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi.
November 2016
(85%)
179 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
17351 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very easy to set up
Delivers great performance and coverage
Blistering wireless speeds
Great design
Incredibly simple setup
The Orbi WiFi system conveniently delivers large WiFi coverage without compromising speed. The system doesn't require an account with Netgear to work.
Excellent coverage
Easy setup
Approachable design
Great coverage throughout the home
The browser-based interface provides tons of settings to tweak
A dedicated 5GHz band for router-to-satellite communication
Internet-based remote network management
Very fast speeds at long range
Consistent coverage
Much faster performance than Wi-Fi extenders
Single SSID makes managing connections easy
Covers a huge area with reliable networking
Decent performance with 802.11ac and 802.11n
Amazing 802.11ac range
Lots of useful configuration features
The editors didn't like
Distinctly pricey
Doesn't currently support YouView streaming
Beaten by much cheaper routers for everyday file transfers
QoS options are basic
Mobile app is horrific
The system is expensive
And there's no mobile app for its setup process
Mighty pricey
Finicky Wi
Fi band settings
The system and its satellites are very expensive
The parental controls feature is a standalone service
The USB 2.0 port can't be used for storage devices
High upfront cost
Modest feature set for power users
Not the fastest router when in close range
Not as fast as the quickest current 802.11ac routers
Abstract: Netgear offers a whole family of Orbi mesh systems, and this original model (product number RBK50) has been out for more than three years now. Despite its age, though, it remains in our view the best of the bunch – at least for those who don't need next-g...
Abstract: Unless you live in a house without walls, you are going to get "dead zones" where the Wifi signal does not travel. Wifi dead spots can be extremely inconvenient, especially if they happen to be in a room you plan to use Internet. To remedy t...
Published: 2018-08-10, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
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Published: 2018-08-10, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
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Published: 2018-05-21, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
When we look at the results of our first major comparative mesh-test, it is striking that mesh-technology certainly does not guarantee a higher throughput in all cases. It is also noteworthy that the test results clearly show that a client that is close t...
All told, we found the Netgear Orbi to be an incredible solution to our Wi-Fi woes at home – so much so that we're dreading having to send this unit back. While it's probably twice as expensive as any router you've ever bought, the Orbi's benefits do well...
Great coverage throughout the home, The browser-based interface provides tons of settings to tweak, A dedicated 5GHz band for router-to-satellite communication, Internet-based remote network management
The system and its satellites are very expensive, The parental controls feature is a standalone service, The USB 2.0 port can't be used for storage devices
The IQbuds passed every test we threw at them. Our primary focus was measuring their ability to help those with a moderate hearing loss to understand speech in various settings, and they performed beyond our expectations. They also offer impressive music...
Unimpeded, seamless Wi-Fi coverage throughout your house isn't just possible with Netgear Orbi, it's easy as pie, but that convenience will cost you dearly...
Very easy to set up, Delivers great performance and coverage
Distinctly pricey, Doesn't currently support YouView streaming
In all, the Orbi is a smart system: we found it delivered rock-solid and stable Wi-Fi to our entire house. If you've struggled with poor Wi-Fi performance in the past, then this router could well be the answer. It's certainly not cheap, though: if you can...