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
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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
In all, the Orbi is a smart system: we found it delivered rock-solid and stable Wi-Fi to our entire premises. 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: before f...
Two major milestones have been reached with the Netgear Orbi, firstly the device is extremly stylish with the prior traditional design for routers truly banished to a back room.Secondly this device is fast though not as fast as the new X10, that review wi...
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...
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Published: 2017-01-30, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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...
As the saying say – two is better than one. In this case, the Netgear Orbi will definitely fit the bill in extending your home network wirelessly. It is easy to set up and it works without a hitch...
Published: 2016-10-23, Author: Guy , review by: stuff.tv/my/
Blistering wireless speeds, Great design, Incredibly simple setup
Beaten by much cheaper routers for everyday file transfers, QoS options are basic, Mobile app is horrific
Orbi might be the first mesh-based network to launch over here, but it's got some big competition across the pond. Eero has been out in the US for a while, and Google Wifi will arrive there in November.Google's hubs might not be as quick, but they're smal...
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While it's clear that mesh nodes provide better signal coverage, particularly if your home is plagued with some dead spots, they don't automatically translate to better data throughput. For homes that aren't all that large, it's likely a single Wi-Fi broa...
