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
Published: 2016-10-24, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Easy to install, Fast throughput, Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) capable, Highly configurable
Expensive, Bulky, Limited USB functionality, Lacks support for guest networking
Meant for larger spaces, the Netgear Orbi RBK50 is a capable Wi-Fi system that delivers speedy wireless networking to all areas of your home. It's a snap to install, offers plenty of wired LAN ports, and is MU-MIMO ready...
When I first got NETGEAR's pitch for Orbi, I expressed concern about its exclusive use of 5 GHz for backhaul. But NETGEAR assured me they had done their homework and that the results would be impressive.I have to say NETGEAR's right. Orbi simply blows awa...
The Orbi Wi-Fi system conveniently delivers large Wi-Fi coverage without compromising speed. The system doesn't require an account with Netgear to work
The system is expensive, and there's no mobile app for its setup process
The high cost aside, the Orbi System is a sure and easy way to cover a relatively large home with high-speed Wi-Fi coverage...
If money is tight consider whether my setup of a modem with wifi off connected via ethernet backhaul to a D-link DAP-1650 Wi-Fi access point would work for you, especially if you live in an apartment or small home.We've all experienced the time consuming...
Abstract: Troubleshooting a painfully slow internet connection isn't easy. First, there's the data pipeline into your home or apartment. Knowing the megabit per second download and upload speeds available on your ISP's plan is a start. You can measure the actual in...
With the device not having a proper USB 3.0 port for storage, the review gets cut a little short as it wouldn't be fair to test USB 2.0 storage against the rest of the market running 3.0. With that said, let's get into my final thoughts of the Netgear O...
Abstract: Ignore Netgear's advertising: Its Orbi Wi-Fi router is not a mesh network system. Orbi satellites don't communicate with each other, they send and receive data to and from the Orbi router only. In networking parlance, that is a hub-and-spoke system, not a...
