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: It seems that the only thing that should connect to your Master Socket is your Modem or Modem/Router. Phones should only connect via secondary sockets, of course this is not a problem if everything connects via Wi-Fi and everything is well in range. Only...
The Orbi system is expensive, even given the fact that it includes both a router and satellite together. If you only have one room where the wi-fi doesn't work very well then you could save money simply by buying an inexpensive powerline adaptor or range...
Published: 2016-11-23, Author: James , review by: kitguru.net
Covers a huge area with reliable networking, Decent performance with 802.11ac and 802.11n, Amazing 802.11ac range, Lots of useful configuration features
Not as fast as the quickest current 802.11ac routers, Relatively expensive, USB 2.0 only, which is currently disabled.
The Netgear Orbi is a curious beast. The mesh networking technology is undeniably very clever. If you want the fastest router out there, you would be better off with one of Netgear's latest Nighthawks. But that's not what the Orbi is about.Its core skill...
Very fast speeds at long range, Easy setup, Consistent coverage, Much faster performance than Wi-Fi extenders, Single SSID makes managing connections easy
High upfront cost, Modest feature set for power users, Not the fastest router when in close range
Netgear Orbi – Menu and Setup One area where Orbi sets itself apart from several other multi-router Wi-Fi systems is with regards to the customisation on offer. Here you setup the routers by logging into a browser, just like on any normal router, and once...
Published: 2016-10-23, Author: Guy , review by: stuff.tv
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 sm...
Published: 2020-07-30, Author: David , review by: techgearlab.com
Very easy to use, good throughput,
Expensive, limited LAN ports
If you want the expanded coverage of a mesh network for your home internet solution and are looking for the best of the best — and are willing to pay for it — then we highly recommend the NETGEAR Orbi. It's got good throughput and range, all while being v...
Published: 2019-08-29, Author: William , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Mesh Wi-Fi routers are a recent trend in the networking market and aim to bring some of the advanced features of enterprise networking systems to the consumer. How well do they work, and what performance benefit do you get by switching to one? We'll take...
Abstract: A great wireless router is an essential element of tech life, whether you're building out a smart home or you just want the best experience streaming music and video at home. If you're suffering with low wireless throughput or dead spots in any area of yo...
