Google Nest Wifi Pro vs Netgear Orbi 770
Critics score the Google Nest Wifi Pro 66 and the Netgear Orbi 770 80 out of 100, from 11 and 11 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Google Nest Wifi Pro higher and 4 scored the Netgear Orbi 770 higher. On average those critics put the Netgear Orbi 770 16 points ahead.
Image: GoogleGoogle Nest Wifi Pro
Praised for: ease of use (11 of 11), ports and connectivity (7 of 11), design (4 of 11)
Criticised for: software and app (3 of 11), price (2 of 11)
The catch: Few settings for power users.
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Image: NetgearNetgear Orbi 770
Praised for: speed (10 of 11), ports and connectivity (10 of 11), ease of use (3 of 11)
Criticised for: price (5 of 11), software and app (3 of 11)
The catch: Parental controls and security features need a paid subscription.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Google Nest Wifi Pro | Netgear Orbi 770 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 40 | 83est. | -43 |
| Dong Knows Tech | 60 | 78 | -18 |
| The Ambient | 66est. | 80 | -14 |
| PCMag UK | 70 | 80 | -10 |
| CNET | 77 | 72 | +5 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Google Nest Wifi Pro minus the Netgear Orbi 770. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Google Nest Wifi Pro or the Netgear Orbi 770?
Critics rate the Netgear Orbi 770 higher: 80 against 66. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Google Nest Wifi Pro higher and 4 scored the Netgear Orbi 770 higher. On average those critics put the Netgear Orbi 770 16 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Google Nest Wifi Pro and the Netgear Orbi 770?
The Google Nest Wifi Pro: critics split, scores from 40 to 85. The Netgear Orbi 770: broad agreement, scores from 71 to 90.