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Netgear Nighthawk RS200 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£200Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:6500 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 Gbps + 1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Netgear Nighthawk RS200 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Netgear Nighthawk RS200
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
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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▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

40%

8.3

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

?

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

▲Better than 79% of routers
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 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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▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▲Better than 74%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
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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▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

26%

8.0

Wireless

20%

7.1

Ports

18%

8.4

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

8.0

Management

▲Better than 88%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 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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▲ Better than 52% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
▲Better than 52%
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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.
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What reviewers say about the Netgear Nighthawk RS200

Based on 7 · 2

Reviewers like the speed and Ethernet ports, but criticise the limited Wi-Fi bands and weak security.
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Ranked #86 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router Netgear Nighthawk RS200

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components:

26%

8.0

Wireless

20%

7.1

Ports

18%

8.4

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

8.0

Management

8.3
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

8.4
Brand name
Netgear
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% 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
6,500 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 6,500 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 87.4% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 85.7% of routers and equal to 14.3% 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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What reviewers say
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
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
2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 92.2% of routers and on par with 3.5% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% 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, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% 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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What reviewers say
CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
This router runs at 4x2 GHz, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 6.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
2048 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 2048 MB of RAM, which is more than 94.9% of routers and the same as 4.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.5 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.5 GB of internal storage, which is more than 88.9% of routers and the same as 6.6% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
?
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What reviewers say

Netgear Nighthawk RS200 vs the average router

246810TotalWirelessSecurityNetworkingPortsManagementHardware
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 3.71x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    6,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 4x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.5 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.5 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.1% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • 6.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 52% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    7 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
    8.2 vs 7.7
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 3.71x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    6,500 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 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 + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.1% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • 4x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.5 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.5 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 4 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 5 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2024 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2024 vs 2019
  • 2.11x more expensive
    Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is more expensive than the average router (£200 vs £95).
    £200 vs £95
  • 197.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (249 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    249 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 47.6 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (101.6 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    101.6 mm vs 54 mm
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 50.9% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (679 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    679 g vs 450 g
  • 2.11x more expensive
    Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is more expensive than the average router (£200 vs £95).
    £200 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 197.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (249 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    249 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 47.6 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (101.6 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    101.6 mm vs 54 mm
  • 50.9% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (679 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    679 g vs 450 g

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tech Nuovo
≈ estimated
01/06/2025
Hands-on review · setup, app and performance tests
Verdict
Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is good value for families and busy homes, though the missing 6 GHz band and locked app features hold it back.
8.0
Reviewsinside
≈ estimated
17/04/2025
Hands-on review · speed, coverage and security
Verdict
Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is fast, well covered and secure, a solid pick for Wi-Fi 7 users, though pricier than Wi-Fi 6 options.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.8
highspeedinternet.com
✓ explicit
01/10/2026
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is a fast 5 GHz router with a built-in OpenVPN server, though security and parental controls need subscriptions.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
11/02/2025
Expert review · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is an easy-to-use Wi-Fi 7 router with fast 2.5Gbps ports, suited to homes that don't need 6 GHz or security add-ons.
7.8
dongknows.com
✓ explicit
31/10/2024
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is a reliable, quiet Wi-Fi 7 router for typical homes, but its slow USB storage and paid add-ons hold it back.
9.0
popularmechanics.com
≈ estimated
07/05/2026
Hands-on test · Apartment Wi-Fi
Verdict
The Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is a fast, steady upgrade for a family of four or five, though its 2.4GHz band is only average.
7.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
20/05/2025
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The Netgear Nighthawk RS200 delivers very fast 5GHz Wi-Fi and low power draw, but its weak USB transfer rates rule it out as a NAS replacement.
8.4
connect.de
✓ explicit
13/01/2025
Benchmark test · Model comparison
Verdict
The Netgear Nighthawk RS200 is the entry model in Netgear's Wi-Fi 7 range, with the RS500's 5GHz hardware but no 6GHz band.
9.0
casaia.fr
✓ explicit
09/11/2025
Real-world test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The Netgear Nighthawk RS200 gives strong Wi-Fi 7 coverage for a typical home, though it lacks the 6 GHz band and its app is clumsy.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Netgear Nighthawk RS200

  • Wi-Fi 7 at 6500 Mbps with 160 MHz channels
  • 2.5 Gbps internet port for multi-gig fibre or cable
  • Four spatial streams for steady speeds on many clients
  • Quad-core 2 GHz CPU with four internal antennas
  • Covers up to 186 m² and 80 devices
  • USB port, guest Wi-Fi and VPN server

What customers don't like about Netgear Nighthawk RS200

  • Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz band
  • Only one 2.5 Gbps LAN port, the other three at 1 Gbps
  • NETGEAR Armor security is a trial, not included for good
  • Costs more than basic dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers

Verdict

Netgear's Nighthawk RS200 brings Wi-Fi 7 to households that mostly want simple, dependable coverage. It is a dual-band router rated at 6500 Mbps with four spatial streams and 160 MHz channels. A 2.5 Gbps internet port suits multi-gig fibre or cable, and the LAN side mixes one 2.5 Gbps and three 1 Gbps ports. A quad-core 2 GHz processor and four internal antennas cover up to 186 square metres and 80 devices. A USB port, guest Wi-Fi and a VPN server round out the hardware. Setup runs through the Nighthawk app, and NETGEAR Armor security comes with a trial. There is no 6 GHz band, so Wi-Fi 7 gains are limited to 2.4 and 5 GHz. At 679 g it suits flats and mid-sized homes that want brand-name simplicity.

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