Netgear Orbi 970 Series launches with WiFi 7 and £2,000 price tag

The next generation of Netgear Orbi has arrived. The new Orbi 970 series aims to futureproof networks, making the jump to the WiFi 7 standard to support massive speeds for many devices simultaneously.

Building on the foundation of WiFi 6E, WiFi 7 expands channels to 320MHz. The Orbi 970 Series harnesses this power to ensure seamless connectivity throughout your home, supporting all devices simultaneously. This is achieved with several key features, including a 10 Gig internet port, combined with 10Gbps and 2.5Gbps ethernet ports. Quad-Band technology and an enhanced backhaul should maintain uninterrupted high-speed WiFi throughout your home, and Smart Connect will automatically put you in the fastest WiFi band for each connected device.

The Orbi 970 is protected with Netgear Armor, which is powered by Bitdefender, one of the more popular anti-virus solutions currently available. Users will also have access to easily manageable parental controls to track or place restrictions on online activity. The basic features are free, but a premium subscription is also available.

The Orbi comes as a two pack with one satellite (Orbi RBE972), or alternatively, for those needing expanded coverage, as a three pack with two satellites (Orbi RBE973) which blankets up to 8,200 sq.ft. – 10% more than the previous model – and supports up to 200 devices. Additional satellites can be added to extend coverage further, each equipped with high-speed Ethernet ports.

A package included 1 year of Netgear Armor, as well as the Orbi with two satellites, is available to pre-order now, priced at £2,199.99. Pricing for the 2-pack bundle and pricing for individual satellites is still TBC.

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KitGuru Says: At this price point, there aren't going to be many people lining up to buy these for their homes. For businesses though, this level of expense may be worth it.

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