We’ve seen a steady drip of new Wi-Fi 7 routers debut recently, and unfortunately for most people those new devices come with some profound sticker shock. For example, Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers like the Eero Max 7 currently start at $509 for a single node and jump to a staggering $1,445 for a three-pack. Netgear also isn’t a stranger to high-priced Wi-Fi 7 routers, as its Orbi 970 starts at $1,699 for one router and one satellite ($2,299 for one router and two satellites). Its Nighthawk RS700 costs $699.
Netgear needs to appeal to more mainstream customers with cheaper products, hence the arrival of the Orbi 770 and Nighthawk RS300 Wi-Fi 7 routers. The Orbi 770 is a mesh router system, just like the more expensive Orbi 970. However, the specs sheet for the former doesn’t look nearly as impressive, as Netgear had to perform a few nips and tucks to meet a lower price point.
