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Belkin N750 DB review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:750 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Belkin N750 DB Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Belkin N750 DB
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.1

Technical score

25%

6.1

Reviews score

25%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 93% of routers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

5.0

Wireless

20%

6.3

Ports

18%

7.1

Networking

14%

8.0

Security

12%

4.6

Hardware

10%

5.6

Management

â–¼Worse than 87%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.1

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Belkin N750 DB

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Reviewers praise strong coverage and solid wired speed, but dislike the design and status lights; Wi-Fi speed divides opinion.
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Technical Specifications of router Belkin N750 DB

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

5.0

Wireless

20%

6.3

Ports

18%

7.1

Networking

14%

8.0

Security

12%

4.6

Hardware

10%

5.6

Management

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.5
Brand name
Belkin
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This router uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 32.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
750 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 66.5% of routers and equal to 2.7% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 63.7% of routers and the same as 31.2% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 69.1% of routers and equal to 9.4% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
no
This router does not support IPv6. 91.4% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 24.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 66.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 USB ports, which is more than 81.9% of routers and the same as 17.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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What reviewers say
Management interface
Web UI
This router uses Web UI for management, which is less advanced than 78.5% of routers and equal to 21.2% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 75.5% of routers and equal to 23.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
no
This router does not include traffic monitoring. 86.3% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
0.5 GHz
This router runs at 0.5 GHz, which is slower than 81% of routers and on par with 2.8% of routers.
RAM capacity
64 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 64 MB of RAM, which is less than 70.5% of routers and the same as 13.3% of routers.
Internal storage
0.007812 GB
Market range: <0.0039 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.007812 GB of internal storage, which is less than 68.4% of routers and the same as 18.6% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 75.3% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 62.7% of routers and the same as 37.3% of routers.
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Belkin N750 DB vs the average router

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  • 1 more USB ports
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 5 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (5 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    5 vs 0
  • 2.1 W lower power consumption
    This router uses less power than the average router (6 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    6 W vs 8.1 W
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, media server
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, media server
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 5 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (5 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    5 vs 0
  • 2.1 W lower power consumption
    This router uses less power than the average router (6 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    6 W vs 8.1 W
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No IPv6 support
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 91.2% of routers support IPv6.
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 75.2% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • 20.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models

    6.1

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.7
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    0.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 20.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models

    6.1

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.7
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Belkin N750 DB has worse value for money than the average router (7.54 vs 8.1).
    7.54 vs 8.08
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Narrower channel widths
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 57.1% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (750 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    750 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • 48 fewer connected devices
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (16 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    16 vs 64
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No network services filtering
    This router does not support network services filtering, while the average router does. 94.7% of routers support network services filtering.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No IPv6 support
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 91.2% of routers support IPv6.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App
  • No traffic monitoring
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 86.1% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • No hardware acceleration
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 75.2% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    0.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.007812 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 75% less RAM
    This router has less RAM than the average router (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 8 years older release date
    This router is an older model than the average router (2011 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    May 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • 141 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (195 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    195 mm vs 54 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
29/04/2012
Hands-on review · design, ports and signal tests
Verdict
Belkin N750 DB offers strong performance at a fair price for stable internet, though its glossy finish attracts fingerprints.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.8
cnet.com
✓ explicit
11/07/2011
Lab test · Fast dual-band router
Verdict
The Belkin N750 DB is a fast 5GHz router with USB ports and guest networking, but its upright stand topples easily and it lacks IPv6.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
07/07/2011
Lab test · Dual-band router
Verdict
The Belkin N750 is fast and easy to set up with plenty of features, but LAN ports without lights and software problems hold it back.
6.0
smallnetbuilder.com
≈ estimated
14/07/2011
Lab test · Wireless throughput
Verdict
The Belkin N750 DB is one of the fastest for wired routing and strong on 2.4GHz, but its 5GHz band is slow and unstable in testing.
8.0
cultofmac.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2011
Hands-on test · All-in-one router
Verdict
The Belkin N750 nearly installs itself and stays steady with many devices, but its speed is about average, making it best for big homes.
9.0
lifehacker.com
≈ estimated
18/07/2011
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi coverage
Verdict
The Belkin N750 keeps a steady signal in awkwardly shaped homes, making it a strong main router but a fiddly repeater.
8.0
computerworld.com
≈ estimated
11/07/2011
Hands-on test · Dual-band router
Verdict
The Belkin N750 DB suits homes with dead zones, lifting a tablet from one signal bar to two, but a working 802.11n router doesn't need replacing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Belkin N750 DB

  • Extremely simple and fast setup process
  • Excellent throughput on the 5GHz wireless band
  • Equipped with two USB ports for easy storage and printer sharing
  • Features Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections
  • MultiBeam technology helps improve signal strength and range
  • Includes useful integrated apps like Self-Healing and Video Mover

What customers don't like about Belkin N750 DB

  • Unstable connections with frequent random client disconnections reported by users
  • Lacks status LEDs for individual LAN ports, making troubleshooting harder
  • Limited 5GHz range and mediocre 2.4GHz throughput in some environments
  • Poor support for advanced features like IPv6 and WEP encryption
  • Restrictive port forwarding rules and limited VPN passthrough options
  • Physical design requires vertical standing and can be prone to toppling

Verdict

The Belkin N750 DB is a wireless-N dual-band router offering combined speeds of up to 750 Mbps, with 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 450 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. It features a built-in 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch for high-speed wired connections, two USB 2.0 ports for sharing printers or external storage, and five internal antennas utilizing MultiBeam technology to enhance coverage. Main advantages include its affordable price point, impressive 2.4 GHz performance, and ease of setup; however, it lacks status indicator LEDs for LAN ports, does not support IPv6, and has been noted for relatively poor throughput and range on the 5 GHz band.

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