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Netgear Orbi 770 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:11000 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

Netgear Orbi 770 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 19 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Netgear Orbi 770
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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 90% of models
Score components

40%

8.4

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

8.5

List score

10%

?

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

★Better than 90% of routers
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 65%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

26%

9.9

Wireless

20%

6.1

Ports

18%

8.4

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

6.8

Management

★Better than 90%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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 68% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (19)
16 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 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 68%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
✕
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 (4)
List score: in 4 of 77 lists (5%)
★Better than 90%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
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 Netgear Orbi 770

Based on 10 · 4

Reviewers like its speed, easy setup and solid build, but widely dislike the subscriptions and steep price.
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Technical Specifications of router Netgear Orbi 770

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

26%

9.9

Wireless

20%

6.1

Ports

18%

8.4

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

6.8

Management

8.4
Reviews score
8.4
List score
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.3
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 + 6 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 90.4% of routers and equal to 9.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
11,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 11,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 94.8% of routers and equal to 1.2% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz channel width options, which is more than 94.3% of routers and the same as 5.3% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3
This router supports WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 56.5% of routers and equal to 3.9% 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
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
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 66% of routers and the same as 18.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 82.4% of routers and on par with 9.6% 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
?
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
App
This router uses App for management, which is less advanced than 73% of routers and equal to 5.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Automatic
This router supports Automatic firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 72.7% of routers and equal to 2.7% 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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CPU clock speed
4x 1.5 GHz
This router runs at 4x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 73.4% of routers and on par with 7% 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
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 96% of routers and the same as 2.6% 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 Orbi 770 vs the average router

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  • 6.29x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (11,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    11,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 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)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 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
  • 3.99x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (743 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    743 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    This router offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 7.4% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • 9.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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 68% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (19)
    16 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 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.
    8.4 vs 7.7
  • 4.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 77 lists (5%)
    8.5 vs 8.1
  • 6.29x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (11,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    11,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 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)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 3.99x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (743 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    743 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    This router offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 7.4% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • 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 + 320 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 + 320 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).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3 vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 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
  • 32x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (4 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 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
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • 4.21x more expensive
    Netgear Orbi 770 is more expensive than the average router (£400 vs £95).
    £400 vs £95
  • 199.8 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (251.2 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    251.2 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 46.4 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (100.4 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    100.4 mm vs 54 mm
  • 2.04x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (916 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    916 g vs 450 g
  • 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
  • 4.21x more expensive
    Netgear Orbi 770 is more expensive than the average router (£400 vs £95).
    £400 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
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • 199.8 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (251.2 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    251.2 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 46.4 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (100.4 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    100.4 mm vs 54 mm
  • 2.04x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (916 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    916 g vs 450 g

Video reviews

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

5.0
Verified Reviews
≈ estimated
12/07/2026
Hands-on review · coverage, dead spots and setup
Verdict
Netgear Orbi 770 is hard to recommend: it's pricey, coverage is uneven in complex homes, and setup can be a headache, so only patient tech users should buy it.
9.5
Gadget Joe
≈ estimated
25/04/2026
Hands-on review · garden studio coverage and speed tests
Verdict
Netgear Orbi 770 is the best mesh Wi-Fi system tested so far, with real drawbacks, and is highly recommended for most UK homes.
8.0
Reviewsinside
≈ estimated
19/11/2025
Hands-on review · performance, coverage and price
Verdict
Netgear Orbi 770 suits large homes with many devices, but it is pricey and made for the US market only.
8.0
Reviewsinside
≈ estimated
27/04/2025
Hands-on review · speed, setup and build quality
Verdict
Netgear Orbi 770 is a fast, well-built system that's worth buying if you need top speeds and the price is justified for you.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
24/10/2024
Hands-on review · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh with strong signal and easy setup for large homes, but its security and parental features cost extra.
8.0
the-ambient.com
✓ explicit
17/12/2024
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 Series is a fast, reliable Wi-Fi 7 mesh for most homes, but speed falls off noticeably far from a satellite.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
12/11/2024
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 is a fast Wi-Fi 7 mesh that costs less than Netgear's flagship, but it is overkill for most homes and its security features cost extra.
8.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
09/05/2025
Long-term test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 Series is a stable, easy-to-use Wi-Fi 7 mesh for busy families, though its security and smart parental controls need subscriptions.
9.3
eftm.com
✓ explicit
31/07/2025
Real-world test · Australian NBN
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 Series is a strong pick for families on NBN plans of 500 Mbps or faster, though the NBN connection may need a reset first.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
03/12/2024
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 Series is a fast Wi-Fi 7 mesh up close that suits most homes, but speeds slow noticeably far from a satellite.
9.0
techspymagazine.com
≈ estimated
30/05/2026
Hands-on review · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh with whole-home reach and simple setup, but advanced parental controls need a paid subscription.
9.0
trendlupe.de
≈ estimated
06/01/2025
Feature overview · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 suits large homes and families with many smart devices, thanks to wide coverage and an easy-to-manage app.
9.0
theinspectaspect.com
≈ estimated
19/06/2026
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 Series is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh that handles large homes and busy networks well, but you need Wi-Fi 7 devices for top speeds.
8.8
neozone.org
✓ explicit
15/11/2024
Home test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 is a compact Wi-Fi 7 mesh that keeps a strong signal through thick stone walls and runs several busy devices smoothly.
8.0
techgaming.nl
✓ explicit
17/01/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 is a reliable Wi-Fi 7 mesh with an easy app, though basic parental controls are limited and Armor needs a subscription.
9.0
tostietech.nl
≈ estimated
03/03/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Netgear Orbi 770 is an easy-to-install Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that covers large homes well, but its satellites have only two 2.5 GbE ports.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Netgear Orbi 770

  • Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 BE11000 with dedicated backhaul
  • Three units cover up to 8,000 square feet
  • 2.5 Gbps WAN and three 2.5 Gbps LAN ports on the router
  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor and automatic firmware updates
  • WPA3, VPN access and separate IoT and guest networks

What customers don't like about Netgear Orbi 770

  • Premium price for a three-unit kit
  • Management is app-only
  • Only one WAN port on the router
  • Netgear Armor protection needs an optional subscription
  • No built-in modem, so an existing modem is required

Verdict

Netgear's Orbi 770 is a three-piece Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit made up of one router and two satellites. It is a tri-band BE11000 system with a dedicated backhaul link between the nodes, so that traffic stays off the channels your devices use. Together the three units cover up to 8,000 square feet, roughly 743 square metres, and a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor handles the load. Every wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, with one WAN port and three LAN ports on the router and two LAN ports per satellite. Security covers WPA3, VPN access to the home network and separate main, IoT and guest networks. You manage everything through the Orbi app. The drawbacks are a premium price, app-only management and an optional Netgear Armor subscription for extra security. Large homes are the natural audience.

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