New Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router Buyers Guide

The 5 NETGEAR Nighthawk Router Models Compared

The NETGEAR router range has been at the cutting-edge of WiFi technology since the 1990s, when WiFi was first introduced to consumers on a large scale. There are now 5 Nighthawk WiFi 7 routers to choose from with faster WiFi speeds, better WiFi coverage, more Ethernet ports, and advanced features such as enhanced backhaul, target wake time, and smart home connectivity.
WiFi system price is an important consideration when upgrading from a WiFi 5, WiFi 6, or WiFi 6E. The WiFi 7 capabilities improve as you move up the range, but there is a powerful future-proofed Nighthawk WiFi router that offers the best of WiFi 7 for every price bracket.

Features in Common Between Models

The RS200, RS300, RS500 and RS700S models are all members of the same WiFi 7 family. Major WiFi 7 features shared by all NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 routers include:

• 4-K Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (4-K QAM)
• 320MHz Channel Bandwidth
• WiFi 7 for next-generation WiFi connectivity
• Freestanding vertical design with a small footprint
• 360° antenna coverage
• Multiple High-performance WAN and LAN Ethernet Ports
• WPA3 encrypted security protection and smart parental control options
• Backwards compatible with previous WiFi generation devices
• Easy setup and system monitoring with the Nighthawk App

What Changes Between Models

All NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 routers retain the most significant WiFi 7 enhancements. However, there are differences between the various Nighthawk models, such as:

• WiFi Speed, Bands, and Streams – The WiFi speeds, support for different WiFi bands, and ability to handle more data streams.
• Wired Connectivity – The number of gigabit Ethernet ports (both LAN and WAN).
• Device Capacity – The number of connected devices the router can support.
• Price and Performance Balance – Each model is priced to offer a specific combination of features, balancing performance and cost.
• NETGEAR Armor Security – Security protection comes included with 1 month on most models and up to 1 year on others.
• Coverage – Nighthawk router models offer coverage ranging from 2,000 sq. ft up to 3,500 sq. ft.

Key Specs and Features by Model

RS700S – Key Specs:

• • Up to 19Gbps† WiFi speed
  • Up to 3,000 sq. ft. coverage
  • 10 Gig Internet port & 10 Gig LAN port
  • Four 1 Gig LAN ports
  • Up to 200 devices
  • NETGEAR Armor for 1 year included

Our most powerful and advanced router. Perfect for UK families with connected smart homes and people needing a lot of WiFi network capacity for streaming, gaming, and entertainment devices.
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RS200 – Key Specs:

• • • Up to 6.5Gbps† WiFi speed
    • Up to 2,500 sq. ft. coverage
    • 2.5 Gig Internet port
    • One (1) 2.5 Gig & three (3) 1 Gig LAN ports
    • Up to 80 devices
    • Dual-Band WiFi; no 6GHz band
    • NETGEAR Armor 1 month trial included

Outstanding reliability and value with extra capacity. Perfect for value-minded families who need the stability and coverage that the 5GHz band provides and don’t anticipate purchasing 6GHz devices in the near future.

RS300 – Key Specs:

• • • Up to 9.3Gbps† WiFi speed
    • Up to 2,000 sq. ft. coverage
    • 2.5 Gig Internet & LAN ports
    • Up to 100 devices
    • NETGEAR Armor 1 month trial included

The essential WiFi 7 router. All the features you want for great value. Perfect for cost-conscious families who want WiFi 7 speed and enhanced performance in crowded WiFi areas with competing networks.

RS500 – Key Specs:

• • • Up to 12Gbps† WiFi speed
    • Up to 2,500 sq. ft. coverage
    • 2.5 Gig Internet port
    • One (1) 2.5 Gig LAN port & three (3) 1 Gig LAN ports
    • Up to 120 devices
    • NETGEAR Armor 1 month trial included

Powerful performance for lots of connected devices. Perfect for tech-centric families who want optimal performance for all their devices, with no-compromise Nighthawk WiFi range and stability.

Nighthawk Router Comparison Summary

UK customers choose Nighthawk routers for a significantly better online experience. A NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 comparison will help you find which Nighthawk router is best for gaming, video streaming, working from home, entertaining, and keeping up with the latest WiFi 7 technology and gadgets.

RS700S – Top Speeds for home networks, guest networks, and a smart home IoT networks.
RS500 – 2.5Gb Port for great value WiFi 7.
RS300 – 2.5Gb Port for great value WiFi 7.
RS200 – No 6Ghz channel – A good option if you don’t have many connected devices.

The WiFi Mesh Alternative

If yours is a large UK home with dozens of wireless devices and smart home applications, it’s worth considering NETGEAR Orbi Whole-Home Mesh WiFi 7. Mesh WiFi can blanket your entire property in reliable and robust WiFi 7 using the full 320MHz spectrum, from the front door to the back garden. Future-proofed Orbi WiFi 7 mesh systems are innovative and transformative.

NETGEAR Nighthawk Wrap-Up

Almost every home today needs a high-performance router to meet network demands. Nighthawk WiFi 7 wireless routers deliver new levels of responsiveness with lower latency and faster speeds. NETGEAR Nighthawk routers offer more bandwidth for faster throughput and backhaul, allowing you to connect seamlessly with broad 360° WiFi antenna coverage.
Nighthawk routers include multi-gig ports for Ethernet cable connections and are considered the best WiFi routers for laptops, gaming consoles, home cinema streaming, smartphones, and IoT devices. WiFi 7 is the latest WiFi standard introduced by the IEEE, offering blazing-fast multi-gigabit speeds on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz channels.

The RS200 WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router provides up to 2,000 sq. ft. of coverage with up to 9.3Gbps WiFi speeds for up to 80 connected devices.

The RS300 WiFi 7 Router provides up to 2,000 sq. ft. of coverage with up to 9.3Gbps WiFi speeds and max speeds for up to 100 connected devices.

The RS500 WiFi 7 Router provides up to 2,500 sq. ft. of coverage with up to 12Gbps WiFi speeds and max speeds for up to 120 connected devices.

The RS700S Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router provides up to 3,000 sq. ft. of coverage with up to 19Gbps WiFi speeds and max speeds for up to 200 connected devices.