{"id":9211,"date":"2025-06-20T05:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/?page_id=9211"},"modified":"2026-09-28T01:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:57:53","slug":"orbi-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/mesh\/orbi-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Orbi Buyer&#8217;s Guide &#8211; How to Choose the Right Orbi System"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"table-of-content bg-gray 9211\">\n        <p><strong>IN THIS ARTICLE<\/strong><\/p>\n        <ul>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic1\">Orbi Comparison: Which System Is Right for Your Home?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic2\">Choose the Right Orbi Based on Your Internet Speed<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic3\">Best Orbi System for Large Homes and Challenging Coverage Areas<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic4\">Orbi vs. Nighthawk: Which One Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic5\">Frequently Asked Questions About Orbi Systems<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic1\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Orbi Comparison: Which System Is Right for Your Home?<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing between Orbi series comes down to matching hardware capabilities with your performance demands.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Best Use Case<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\">Orbi 970 Series<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 10,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 10 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Quad-Band WiFi 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">200+ devices<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Ultimate multi-gigabit performance and massive properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Orbi 870 Series<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 8,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 5 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-Band WiFi 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">150+ devices<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">High-bandwidth homes with multi-gig fiber plans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\">Orbi 770 Series<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 7,500 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 2.5 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Tri-Band WiFi 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">100+ devices<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Premium coverage for gigabit and multi-gig setups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Orbi 370 Series<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 6,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 1 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Dual-Band \/ Tri-Band<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">75+ devices<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Essential mesh coverage for standard high-speed plans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic2\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Choose the Right Orbi Based on Your Internet Speed<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching your Orbi hardware capabilities with your available ISP bandwidth prevents throughput bottlenecks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>1 Gig Internet Plans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orbi 370 or 770 Series supports full functionality when using 1Gbps feeds from the internet to achieve high-speed connectivity within the home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Multi-Gig Internet Plans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orbi 770 and 870 Series are engineered to capture and distribute multi-gigabit speeds (such as 2.5Gbps to 5Gbps), ensuring high-bandwidth activities run without lag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>10 Gig Internet Plans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orbi 970 Series utilizes extreme 10Gbps WAN and LAN ports to maximize the full capability of top-tier 10 Gig fiber installations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/replace-router-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">replace your router<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or want to know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/replace-router-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when to upgrade your WiFi system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, matching your hardware to your subscription speed ensures the best return on investment.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic3\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best Orbi System for Large Homes and Challenging Coverage Areas<\/h2>\n                <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/orbi-rbke973s_g1_779x536_hero_banner_tcm148-152127-e1694558321186.jpg\" alt=\"NETGEAR Orbi Router\" width=\"237\" height=\"242\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large houses, multi-level homes, and homes with a lot of internal construction materials require strong coverage capacity. The right Orbi choice for large homes offers strong signal-penetration capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Reliable backhaul signals keep the link between the satellite and the hub stable without losing signal strength. In case your house is attached to a garage or an outdoor patio, you can install additional satellite nodes without reducing network speeds.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic4\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Orbi vs. Nighthawk: Which One Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n                <h3><b>Orbi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orbi mesh system is designed to provide whole-house coverage and eliminate dead zones. With the main router and satellites, Orbi ensures complete WiFi coverage throughout the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This configuration is ideal for people living in spacious, multi-floor homes who don&#8217;t want to get disconnected during video calls while moving from the basement to the attic and manually switching networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nighthawk<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk routers are built for peak performance from a centralized location. These traditional routers prioritize raw speed, advanced customization, and ultra-low latency, making them highly sought after by dedicated gamers and hardwired performance enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in an apartment or smaller home with an open floor plan where the router can reach every corner easily, a Nighthawk router will provide exceptional, concentrated bandwidth without additional mesh satellites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To explore traditional router options or learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/which-netgear-router-should-i-buy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choosing a NETGEAR router<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consult our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/which-netgear-router-should-i-buy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare Orbi and Nighthawk routers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For general hardware criteria, review our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/wireless-router-buyers-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wireless router buying guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or read about how to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/upgrading-your-router\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upgrade your router<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to capture full<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/upgrading-your-router\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> WiFi 7 benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic5\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Orbi Systems<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"toggle-area 123\">\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Which Orbi should I buy?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>The correct model depends on your budget and internet speed: the Orbi 370 works well for 1 Gig plans, while the 770, 870, and 970 series support higher multi-gigabit speeds and larger footprints.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>What is the best Orbi system for a large home?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>The Orbi 970 Series is the top choice for large homes, providing up to 10,000 square feet of multi-gigabit mesh coverage.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Is Orbi better than a regular router?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>Orbi is superior for homes with dead zones or multi-floor layouts because it uses multiple synchronized nodes, whereas a single standard router broadcasts from one fixed spot.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div 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