Testseek.co.uk have collected 57 expert reviews of the Netgear RBK50V Orbi Voice bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear RBK50V Orbi Voice bluetooth portable speaker.
May 2019
(78%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(40%)
1 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
78010057
The editors liked
Looks good
Sounds good
Powerful networking
Reasonably easy to set up
Solid Wi-Fi performance
Decent Amazon Alexa integration
Fast
Simple setup
Excellent combination of Wi-Fi and smart speaker
Great Wi-Fi performance
High-quality audio
Stronger and more robust Wi-Fi signal
Superb Alexa integration
Rich sounding Harman Kardon speaker
Snazzy design that fits nicely in the home
Great wireless performance
Alexa works seamlessly
Lovely sound quality
Excellent Mesh Wi-Fi performance
Good quality audio performance
Easy to setup and install
Useful Orbi app
4 Gigabit Ethernet ports (Router)
Attractive design
Amazon Alexa and mesh WiFi in one package
Excellent mono audio quality and power
Great 802.11n coverage
Decent 802.11ac coverage
Smartphone app includes most key settings
Extensive features in Web management interface
The Orbi Voice satellite is available to purchase on its own (ideal if you already have an Orbi system and you want to expand it)
Tri-band
So so more devices can connect to your wi-fi network without seeing each of the devices speed restricted
Simple a
The editors didn't like
Sound needs tweaking
Not standalone
Expensive
App can be buggy
Music not always top-quality
No Bluetooth/AirPlay
Will cost you
Alexa has limitations on this system
An expensive Mesh system for the added features
Occasional device disconnects and some rebooting required
Will only work with designated Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi router
Very expensive
Security and parental control features cost extra
Teething problems while setting up
Smart speaker not very smart
No dedicated app for smart speaker
Occasionally disconnects
802.11ac performance not as fast as standalone NETGEAR Orbi
RBR50's USB port for printer sharing only
KitGuru Says
The NETGEAR Orbi Voice bundles premium-grade Amazon Alexa speaker capabilities with very good mesh WiFi
Albeit at a premium p
You need to subscribe to get the most out of the parental controls
There are no USB ports on the Orbi Voice so you can't connect devices like a printer to the network
Abstract: Though Amazon Echo and Google Home are two of the most popular smart speakers on the market, other premium speakers that offer superb audio quality such as the Apple Home Pod, Google Home Max and Alexa-enabled Sonos One have been on the rise this year.On...
Very good Wi-Fi performance, whether purchased as a bundle with an Orbi router or added to an existing Orbi network, Extends the range of your Orbi network while adding an Alexa-powered smart speaker to the mix, Attractive industrial design and audio perf
Compatible only with Orbi-series routers, Slightly inferior to the Sonos One in terms of musical fidelity, Limited list of compatible music-streaming apps (and no Chromecast audio support)
And that last observation sums up my opinion of the Orbi Voice quite well. In the end, it's a better home networking device than it is a speaker—smart or not. I wouldn't recommend it for critical listening sessions, but I wouldn't recommend the Sonos One...
Abstract: It wasn't long ago that networking devices were ugly and arcane, hidden in closets and set up just by IT professionals. About five years ago, routers like Netgear's Nighthawk emerged as devices to be kept on the desktop and configured as part of a perform...
Published: 2018-11-26, Author: Brian , review by: tomsguide.com
Excellent performance, Alexa voice assistant built-in, Dedicated backhaul router-to-extension channel, Built-in speakers and microphones, Configure with app or browser
Muddy audio, Large devices, 90-day support, Long setup
Netgear Orbi Voice breaks new ground for home networking by combining voice interaction with a mesh router and a speaker satellite. One of the best-performing mesh kits around, the Orbi Voice is easy to set up, uses Alexa voice control, and can be configu...
Published: 2018-10-16, Author: Ken , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: I can see the kids arguing now: “You got your smart speaker in my mesh network! No, you got your mesh network in my smart speakers! It's two-two-two great technologies in one!”The Orbi Voice is a new offering from Netgear that ups the ante on their existi...
Orbi Voice is a really interesting product that you can use to eliminate a couple of devices in your home. If you were looking to improve your WiFi network, or add another satellite to your home, then this is a no-brainer, as you can also bring Alexa into...
And that last observation sums up my opinion of the Orbi Voice quite well. In the end, it's a better home networking device than it is a speaker—smart or not. I wouldn't recommend it for critical listening sessions, but I wouldn't recommend the Sonos One...
Published: 2019-05-10, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
And that last observation sums up my opinion of the Orbi Voice quite well. In the end, it's a better home networking device than it is a speaker—smart or not. I wouldn't recommend it for critical listening sessions, but I wouldn't recommend the Sonos One...
Overall, the Orbi does the job and more. If your current stock router just is not doing the job at home, then consider Netgear's alternative. It is slightly expensive though, since it is only available online. The 2-pack is available online for about RM 1...
