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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1885 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Orbi 850's coverage, setup, ease of use, range, performance, and signal strength, frequently citing these aspects as positive experiences. However, some customers express concerns regarding the system's price point and occasional connection issues. A few users also mention limitations with parental controls and compatibility with certain devices. The size of the units is another area where some customers have voiced preferences for a more compact design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought a 2,982 square foot 2-story home and have no dead zones in our house or the backyard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pricey, but worth it.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have this at our home, my brother's house and my parent's house. The range is great and we get 500/500 throughout.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Connection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing upgrade! Our home is now perfect!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First and foremost, I was using an older router and constantly dropping connections. I just moved into a new home and had 1 Gig Spectrum internet installed. While my wired speed tests were good with my old router, my wireless connections continued to drop and the more devices I was adding (Nests, Nest Cameras, and smart switches), the worst my wifi was performing. I then mentioned it to my Spectrum installer and he told me to check out the Orbi system. I was hesitant on the price, however after purchasing I couldn't be any happier. No more lost connections, no more delays using both wired and wireless TV's. AMAZING performance! I would definitely recommend! Thank you Netgear!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the cost

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely the perfect solution for full-house, seamless wifi (one password, auto-transition from base router to satellite), near-WAN speed coverage. I've tried several extenders, several manufacturers, and dozens of physical locations/configurations, and was just not able to achieve reliable, adequate speeds everywhere in my house. The Orbi solved everything right out of the box. Some patience is required for the setup, and there is no appreciable desktop interface that I've been able to find yet, but using the phone-based app works perfectly. Great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Mesh system

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing, speed. Setup was a little more difficult. Spent 2 hours with netgear support cause the system wouldn't update. Again had to call next day, because software wouldn't update, but after that it has been great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Setup!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this due to all of the customer reviews saying how easy it was to setup and go. It truly is, even for a non-tech guy like myself. I simply opened the box, downloaded the app, and followed the instructions. 20 minutes later (most of it due to a software update), the family has full coverage WiFi in the house! No complaints anymore about choppy streaming or dead spots walking into a different room. I’ve had it for 2 weeks and it has been great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh Review

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far a solid product. Netgear did a great job with build quality, ease of setup via the Orbi app. Seems to be more than enough coverage for the home and really brought for the numerous ethernet connections available for 2 Xbox, 2 Apple TVs etc. Would recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this system after pulling my hair out reading reviews. Pretty expensive but I just pulled the plug and went for it. We have a handful of devices two of which take advantage of the Wifi 6 Technology. I felt the need to pay more to feel like I was ahead of the game in terms of the technology. Have no complaints whatsoever. I just configured the Wifi as an additional access point and disabled the wifi on my ATT router. If you have ever been on the fence about a Mesh system don't hesitate. They work great and have consistent speed throughout our 3,000 SF two story home. Everybody is happier with no lags. Should have did this sooner!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, but can't change bad Xfinity service

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've appreciated the coverage these provide, especially since I live in a densely populated area. I've tried ASUS AX6 version, but their 1G only put out 600Mbps, on a good day 650. I regularly get closer to 800 with these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Expensive but shows results

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There is a definitive difference from my old WiFi router. The WiFi is a lot faster for all my devices and all dead zones in the house are no longer there. Set up is pretty simple enough just need to make sure you read the step thoroughly and not to jump ahead.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent coverage.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I Wanted to reach an out building, but was concerned it was too far away. It was able to connect to a satellite unit, through 2 walls and still have excellent signal strength.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product - Easy to install

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product. - easy to install. The setup instructions are clear and easy to follow. It works as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Coverage
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It provides excellent coverage for my home which is over 4000 sq ft. No drop in signal. It is pricey but so far I'm satisfied.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s fast

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This mesh network is FAST. It almost feels like a wired connection. The satellite provides plenty of coverage between the basement and second floor. No dead zones whatsoever and easily accommodates all our smart devices. With a number of WiFi 6 compatible devices in the house, it’s already paying dividends. Side note: Be mindful where you place either base or satellite unit. I did experience some interference with gamepads and controllers until I moved the satellite further away. Not totally unexpected so, not docking any stars. Just something to note with any wireless device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must for large households with was having Intern

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This double orbit system has been the best Wi-Fi system we've ever had! The system is rated for 2.5 gigabytes so it's good for the future as well as it is ready for now!! The speed seems to never slow down we have one inside and 1 outside so the house does not slow us down I love that you can hook in directly into it or you can use it as a wireless point. The best thing that I truly love about this is a one system instead of having multiple Wi-Fi systems with extenders through your house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it if you have the internet speed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doubled my down speed from the RB50. Easy setup and as it doesn't have as many of the admin features that I would normally like, the speed makes up for it. I get about 950MB down where I was only getting 450MB. Upload speed is around 950MB as well with my ISP. Not worth it if you don't have at least 500MB down, the RB50 would be fine. If you have at least 1GB connection from your ISP you will see a difference.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best router

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simply the best router I've ever used. I had to cover a 3000 Sq ft home and this does the job with coverage all the house super fast and easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wifi the way it should be!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Prior to this system we were always having issues within our house. Once we got the Orbi system things have been so much better. We get the speeds we should and no one has issues. The system handles ALL of our devices. Including our smart products. We are able to work from home and stream movies and play games without any issue. I will always recommend the Orbi Wifi 6 system. Especially if you want to remote manage your system or just see what is going on while you are not at home. It is user friendly and an awesome product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent reliable wifi coverage even over a relatively large cinder block home. Little tricky to initially setup especially if using a wired backhaul but once established very stable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality WiFi sustem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality product that provides good WiFi service to our home and has proven reliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend