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Reviews of Netgear RBK50 / RBK53 / RBR50 / RBS50 Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi

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.
Award: Most Awarded November 2016
November 2016
 
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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
  • Relatively expensive
  • USB 2.0 only
  • Which is currently disabled.

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  Published: 2017-08-29, Author: Tim , review by: smallnetbuilder.com

  • Two 5 GHz radios for more connection options, Decent routing feature set, Works if internet connection goes down
  • ZigBee radio not enabled
  • The point of all the plots and data is to back up what was shown up front by the Wi-Fi System Ranker results; the original Orbi has earned its spot as the #1 Ranked Wi-Fi System for Performance. However, I also have to give kudos to Linksys for the second...

 
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  Published: 2017-07-20, Author: Loz , review by: newatlas.com

  • Abstract:  It's not cheap, but this twin-unit router system from Netgear floods a larger area with a stronger, faster Wi-Fi connection than anything else on the market. The Orbi system is super quick and easy to set up, and offers exceptional performance for homes w...

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  Published: 2017-03-20, Author: Brian , review by: tomsguide.com

  • Phenomenal performance, Dedicated router-to-extension data channel, MU-MIMO technology, Choice of app or browser setup
  • Relatively large devices, Expensive, Limited functionality on mobile app for now
  • Netgear's Orbi blasts off with not only the best-performing Wi-Fi router-extenders kit, but also the easiest setup. The Orbi's dedicated mobile apps are rudimentary, but both the browser-based interface and Netgear's generic Genie app have more options. I...

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  Published: 2017-03-11, Author: Sam , review by: custompcreview.com

  • Looking at the results of our testing, it's clear that the Netgear Orbi is by far the best home mesh Wi-Fi system out on the market today. Netgear has done a stellar job with their wireless backhaul system and in testing, the satellite node was able to pr...

 
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  Published: 2017-01-30, Author: Michael , review by: macworld.com

  • Strong WiFi performance, Threeport gigabit ethernet switch on the router; fourport switch on the satellite, Dedicated 4x4 radio for backhaul
  • Physically larger and more visually obtrusive than the competition, USB port is currently dormant
  • Don't get hung up on the fact that the Netgear Orbi operates on a hub-and-spoke topology versus mesh; the bottom line is that this is an outstanding Wi-Fi router. By including a three-port switch on the router and a four-port switch on the satellite, it s...

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  Published: 2017-01-30, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Strong Wi-Fi performance (with a satellite), Three-port gigabit ethernet switch on the router; four-port switch on the satellite, Dedicated 4x4 radio for backhaul
  • Not nearly as fast as the competition when operating solo, Physically larger and more visually obtrusive than the competition, USB port is currently dormant
  • When deployed with a single satellite, the Netgear Orbi is an excellent choice for moderate-sized homes, delivering higher TCP throughput than mesh routers operating with three nodes...

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  Published: 2016-12-14, Author: Ganesh , review by: anandtech.com

  • Abstract:  Over the last decade or so, we have seen a rapid increase in the number of devices connecting to the home network. The popularity of IoT has meant that even devices that are not mobile require communication over the Internet, but, their placement might be...

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  Published: 2016-11-27, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com

  • The new WiFi systems all aim to provide a blanket of speedy WiFi throughout your house. Most use a form of mesh networking, but Netgear has chosen an innovative route with Orbi. Using a dedicated wireless link between the satellite and main router was a g...

 
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  Published: 2016-11-22, Author: Keith , review by: networkworld.com

  • If you have a complicated network setup that requires access to lots of advanced features that you're accustomed too, or if you're looking for some LAN speed boosts within your Wi-Fi space, Orbi is worth a look.Grade: 4.5 stars (out of five)To comment o...

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  Published: 2016-11-01, Author: Tim , review by: smallnetbuilder.com

  • Best performance of any multi-unit / mesh system, Base unit is a full-featured AC1200 class router, MU-MIMO supported for both client and backhaul
  • Nothing significant
  • I've seen some grousing in the SNBForums Orbi threads about Orbi's $400 price tag and I suppose, rightfully so. You can buy most any AC5300 / AC5400 BHR for less, including NETGEAR's Nighthawk X8 and ASUS' RT-AC5300. Only NETGEAR's just-announced AD7200 c...

 
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