Wi-Fi specification: BE11000 (802.11be)
Number of antennas/removable: 6/No
Router ports: One 2.5 Gbps WAN input, three 2.5Gbps LAN
Satellite ports: Two 2.5Gbps LAN
Processor/memory/storage: Quad-core 1.5GHz/2GB/4GB
Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Networking Pro 620
Peak 802.11ax performance: 1.721Gbps (at 15 feet)
Maximum range: 95 feet
Size: 9.9 x 5.3 x 4.0 inches
Estimated annual electricity cost: $45 (for router and two satellites)
If you’ve wanted Wi-Fi 7 mesh performance but couldn’t stand to part with over $2,000 for Netgear’s Orbi RBE973 kit, the company’s Orbi RBE773 just might do the trick. At $1,000 for a router and two nodes or $700 for a router and node, the Orbi 770 series may be smaller and cheaper than the Orbi RBE 973, but for most it will provide more than enough throughput and is a value alternative to satisfy a digital family’s need for speed.
