Netgear's new Orbi Wi-Fi systems are pretty cool
Netgear's new Orbi Wi-Fi systems are pretty cool
4:22

Netgear's new Orbi Wi-Fi systems are pretty cool

Internet Routers
Hi guys, can you see me? Well, I'm asking because I'm buried under a bunch of Orbi wi-fi system here, that's right, there are three of them, with the same name, but they do have a different model numbers. This one right here Here is the RBK30, this is the RBK40 and this is the original Orbi that I reviewed last year RBK50. These two are new. Now all of these are actually similar. They both come in two units. One of them is a router unit. You connect this to internet and then you take this second unit, here, the satellite unit and you place this some 40 to 50 feet away and it will extend the Wi-Fi network automatically. They all have a backhaul band, meaning that it have a third band using just for the job of linking two units together. And then they all have a two, two by two front haul bands. For WiFi devices to connect to. And finally they all share the same easy set up process and the same set of feature which is the same as any single Netgear router. One more thing they also share the same web interface which can be annoying to use sometimes because it's very sluggish. Taking a long time to transition from one section to another. Okay. Now the difference is the RBK50 is a 4 by 4 top tier band that has the top speed of 1733. 3 megabytes per second. On the other hand, these two get backhaul in a two by two band with a tops speed of just 867 megabytes per second. And means these two would have less coverage. And maybe slower performance compared to the other one. Okay, between these two they share exact same router unit but the satellite unit here we'll see they're different. The one of the Orbi K30 you have to find a wall socket to plug it in and it's quite bulky. And this also means you would have a less option in terms of where you can place it in your home and you can not plug any device to it either. There's no network port. Now in testing these two systems here share almost exact same performance. Basically WiFi devices connected to the router in it Has the top Wi-Fi speed of some 400 megabits per second, and those connected to the satellite units here have the top speed of some 250 megabits per second. Those are actually very fast compared to other Wi-Fi systems, even though It's slower than the Orbi 50. That is a no brains. Any of this system can easily give you the coverage of some 3,000 to 5,000 square feet depending on how you place the two units away from each other. But obviously, the more expensive one would give you faster Wi-Fi speed at the same coverage. The question is how expensive are these? Well, the RBK30 here, which is the most affordable one, goes for $300 The RBK 40, $350 and of course the RBK 50 has [INAUDIBLE] going for $400. You can also get extra satellite you need here for $150 and $200 each. Either of them would work with any existing [INAUDIBLE]. These Orbis are great WiFi system. Which one you should get depends on your budget and how large your home is. And if you happen to have a humongous ego, here's my secret, get them all and maybe another extra set, [MUSIC] Just for kicks. And that's because I'm **** Ngo, and these are the new Orbi WiFi system From Netgear. God you gotta a huge ego Don. You have no idea. You know that these boxes here, they are not empty. Let me show you. Take this one for example here. This is another set completely. Show you. Man, don't want to break it. [BLANK_AUDIO] Here you go. Another brand new set in here. You see? Okay? And this one too, they're not empty. [BLANK_AUDIO] There you go. Another brand new set in here. Okay. Let's open other two, forget about it.

Up Next

Asus debuts world's first Wi-Fi 6e router
router-cnet-thumb

Up Next

Asus debuts world's first Wi-Fi 6e router

Nest Wifi puts Google Assistant into your router
googlenest-wifi-00-03-46-14-still001

Nest Wifi puts Google Assistant into your router

Amazon shows all-new Eero Wi-Fi system
img-0097

Amazon shows all-new Eero Wi-Fi system

Orbi Voice: One part Harman Kardon smart speaker with Alexa, one part Wi-Fi extender
2018-07-orbi-voice-4-1

Orbi Voice: One part Harman Kardon smart speaker with Alexa, one part Wi-Fi extender

Asus blue a hole in the router market with Blue Cave
asus-blue-cave-router-product-photos-1

Asus blue a hole in the router market with Blue Cave

Multy X Mesh Wi-Fi keeps your network running smoothly
xyzel-multy-x-product-photos-1

Multy X Mesh Wi-Fi keeps your network running smoothly

Norton Core router gives you secure Wi-Fi, top speeds
fl-norton-core-router0

Norton Core router gives you secure Wi-Fi, top speeds

Netgear's XR500 router gives gamers complete control
fl-netgear-xr5000

Netgear's XR500 router gives gamers complete control

TP-Link packed its AC3150 router full of high-end features
fl-tp-link-archer-router0

TP-Link packed its AC3150 router full of high-end features

Teleport home with AmpliFi's new Wi-Fi extender kit
fl-amplifi-teleport-20

Teleport home with AmpliFi's new Wi-Fi extender kit

Tech Shows

The Apple Core
apple-core-w

The Apple Core

Alphabet City
alphabet-city-w

Alphabet City

CNET Top 5
cnet-top-5-w

CNET Top 5

The Daily Charge
dc-site-1color-logo.png

The Daily Charge

What the Future
what-the-future-w

What the Future

Tech Today
tech-today-w

Tech Today

Latest News All latest news

New Xbox Leaked
240328-yt-xbox-leaked-image-v01

New Xbox Leaked

Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
pic3

Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter

Apple and Meta Are Competing for Your Memories
screenshot-2024-03-22-at-17-41-16.png

Apple and Meta Are Competing for Your Memories

Nvidia's Project GR00T vs. Tesla Optimus: Competing Robot Strategies
240321-site-nvidia-project-groot-vs-tesla-optimus-v1

Nvidia's Project GR00T vs. Tesla Optimus: Competing Robot Strategies

What Google Gemini AI on the iPhone Could Look Like
240321-site-apple-and-gemini-ai

What Google Gemini AI on the iPhone Could Look Like

DOJ Sues Apple: Everything to Know About the Antitrust Suit
240321-site-doj-sues-apple-for-antitrust-on-iphone-v2

DOJ Sues Apple: Everything to Know About the Antitrust Suit

Most Popular All most popular

First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
innovation

First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
240123-site-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-review-4

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost

'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
circlesearchpic

'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen

Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
asus-preces-00-00-25-11-still003

Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop

Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
samsung-galaxy-ring-clean

Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions

Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
240111-site-best-of-ces-2024-1

Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024

Latest Products All latest products

Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
pic3

Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter

Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
240320-site-nuro-r3-first-look-v1

Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar

First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
240304-site-nothing-phone-2-first-look-v3

First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day

Best of MWC 2024: Bendable Screens, AI Wearables and More
240229-site-best-of-show-at-mwc

Best of MWC 2024: Bendable Screens, AI Wearables and More

This Concept Laptop from Lenovo Has a Transparent Display
240225-site-lenovo-translucent-laptop-concept-v3

This Concept Laptop from Lenovo Has a Transparent Display

Motorola's Rollable Concept Phone Wraps on Your Wrist
240225-site-motorola-rollable-concept

Motorola's Rollable Concept Phone Wraps on Your Wrist

Latest How To All how to videos

Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
240311-site-windows-11-hidden-tips-and-tricks-v2

Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features

Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
VisionOS 1.0.3

Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3

Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
240216-site-galaxy-s24-ultra-tips-and-hidden-features-2

Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra

TikTok Is Now on the Apple Vision Pro
tiktok-on-vision-pro-clean

TikTok Is Now on the Apple Vision Pro

Get Your TV Ready for the Big Game: Super Bowl Setup Tips
superbowl-tv-settings-thumb1

Get Your TV Ready for the Big Game: Super Bowl Setup Tips

How to Use a Quest 3 Like the Vision Pro
240202-site-spatial-computing-on-meta-quest-3

How to Use a Quest 3 Like the Vision Pro