Netgear Orbi 770
Exact average 80.0 · 7 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 80
Image: Netgear11 professional reviewers tested the Netgear Orbi 770, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: speed and ports and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TechRadar, WIRED, KitGuru and 8 more
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What 11 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90TechRadar
Impressive Wi-Fi 7 speeds at a competitive price from an easy-to-use Orbi, with the main caveat being subscriptions for parental controls and security.
Read TechRadar review - 80WIRED
After a month of testing the reviewer found the mesh system stable, fast and simple to run, making it a strong pick for a hands-off home network.
Read WIRED review - 80KitGuru
KitGuru presents the Orbi 770 as a more affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh that keeps most of the flagship's appeal despite trimmed specs.
Read KitGuru review - 80The Ambient
An affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with very fast close-range speeds and stable operation.
Read The Ambient review - 80PCMag UK
An excellent, easy-to-manage and strong-performing Wi-Fi 7 mesh for budget-conscious early adopters with large homes, held back by paid extras and no USB.
Read PCMag UK review - 78Dong Knows Tech
A straightforward, quiet and well-performing Wi-Fi 7 mesh that beats the pricier 970 series for homes under 2.5Gbps, but limited Wi-Fi settings may trouble owners of many older devices.
Read Dong Knows Tech review - 72CNET
In a short lab-tested entry, CNET calls the Orbi 770 still a solid performer but noticeably behind newer models.
Read CNET review - 83est.Tom's Guide
The reviewer calls the Orbi 770 a good buy with strong mid and long-range performance and ample speed for most homes.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.Expert Reviews
A qualified thumbs-up: fast, future-proof and the sanest affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh, though most homes will see little benefit over cheap Wi-Fi 6 and extras cost more.
Read Expert Reviews review - 83est.The Strategist
Picked as the best mesh system in a roundup, with setup and range near the top in testing, but the subscriptions needed for full features are a real drawback.
Read The Strategist review - 71est.Tom's Hardware
Performance is consistent and setup is easy, but the reviewer finds the price still too high for most buyers and advises cheaper Wi-Fi 6E mesh until Wi-Fi 7 gets cheaper.
Read Tom's Hardware review
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Common questions
Is the Netgear Orbi 770 worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 11 recommend it. Parental controls and security features need a paid subscription.
Do critics agree about the Netgear Orbi 770?
Broad agreement: scores range from 71 (Tom's Hardware) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 19 points across 11 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Netgear Orbi 770?
Price (5 of 11 reviews), Software and app (3 of 11 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Netgear Orbi 770?
The Amazon eero Pro 7 (critic score 78), best for easy setup.