NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series
Wifi Routers

Orbi 970 Series

NETGEAR

Released Nov 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 16, 2026

Quad-band WiFi 7 router with strong signal, easy setup, speedy throughput, and multiple high-speed ports for extensive coverage. The NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series scores 76/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the wifi routers category. Coverage includes reviews from Gadgetguy, Pcmag, Wired, and Tomshardware.

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76

based on 4 expert reviews

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  • Expensive(4)
  • No usb ports(3)

4 Expert Reviews

85
Jul 8, 2024

Ludicrously fast yet ridiculously expensive, the Netgear Orbi 970 mesh Wi-Fi system is for homes ready to leap into the Wi-Fi 7 age.

80
Nov 17, 2023

Netgear's Orbi 970 Series is a wildly expensive three-piece mesh system that uses Wi-Fi 7 technology and multi-gig wired ports to deliver astonishing speeds, but it's extravagant overkill for most hou...

70
Jun 4, 2024

This Wi-Fi 7 mesh router is a great performer stacked with handy extras, but it’s overpriced and is overkill for most folks.

70
Dec 13, 2024

The Netgear Orbi 970 offers performance near the top of the class, but its $2,000+ price as-tested is laughable.