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Netgear has expanded its WiFi 7 portfolio with the introduction of the Nighthawk RS100, priced at £129.99, making it the company’s most affordable WiFi 7 router to date. Announced on 12 March 2025, this new addition aims to make next-generation wireless technology more accessible to everyday consumers while still delivering the performance benefits of WiFi…
Netgear has announced its latest additions to the Orbi product line and an enhanced security offering at CES 2025. The new Orbi 870 Series mesh WiFi system and Armor Plus security subscription aim to address the growing demand for high-performance home networking and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Related Content Orbi 870 Series: Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh…
Netgear has expanded its 5G mobile router lineup with the introduction of the Nighthawk M3 Mobile Hotspot Router (MH3150), priced at £449.99. This new device aims to meet the growing demand for accessible and powerful WiFi with advanced security features for users on the move. Related Reviews 5G Connectivity and Performance The Nighthawk M3 is…
Netgear introduced its first WiFi 7 Nighthawk router at the end of last year, the Nighthawk RS700S, the flagship model of the Nighthawk series. They then followed this up with the more affordable Nighthawk RS300. I found that the main difference in performance was the omission of 10GbE ports, as the RS600 was able to achieve a…
Netgear has unveiled three new additions to its Nighthawk Wi-Fi 7 standalone router series. The new routers – RS600, RS500, and RS200 – are designed to provide high-speed internet, secure connectivity, and support for a wide range of devices in modern homes. The new models join the existing Nighthawk RS700S and RS300 to offer consumers…
The Nighthawk RS300 is the latest WiFi 7 router from Netgear and is priced to target mainstream users who want the high-performance benefits of WiFi 7 while keeping the price reasonable. The Nighthawk RS300 is less than half the price of the flagship Nighthawk RS700S, but for most people, the performance difference will be negligible,…
The Netgear Orbi 770 is the latest addition to the company’s popular mesh WiFi lineup, offering WiFi 7 connectivity at a more accessible price point than its flagship Orbi 970 counterpart. The Netgear Orbi 770 is significantly more affordable than the Orbi 970, which has been achieved by significantly cutting back the specification, including dropping…
Netgear has announced the expansion of its WiFi 7 standalone router lineup with the introduction of the Nighthawk RS300. This new addition to the Nighthawk family offers powerful WiFi performance and secure connectivity at a more affordable price point compared to the company’s previous WiFi 7 offerings, such as the Nighthawk RS700S. Related Reviews WiFi…
The Netgear Orbi RBE973 is a high-end quad-band WiFi 7 mesh system designed to provide exceptional wireless coverage and performance for large homes. As part of the Orbi 970 series, this system offers cutting-edge technology and features that cater to the most demanding users. Specification Features The Orbi RBE973 is packed with advanced features that…
I previously posted about the Netgear Orbi 970 Series back in September 2023, and it has been available for US buyers for a while now. WiFi 7 devices have taken a little longer to arrive in the UK, which is likely due to regulatory reasons, with WiFi 7 being a new WiFi standard. Other brands…
As I normally review several Netgear consumer routers and mesh systems each year, I thought I should do a dedicated review of Netgear Armor rather than rehashing the information in each review. Netgear Armor is the security feature that is baked into most modern Netgear routers and mesh systems. It is a subscription-based service that…
The Netgear Nighthawk RS700S was officially announced in the US back in March for pre-order with Q2 shipping, making it the first WiFi 7 router to ship. The UK launch was slower, which I assume was due to regulatory reasons. It is now finally available to buy from both Netgear and Amazon for a princely…
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