Our verdict: The Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773 ranks 7th of the 10 mesh wifi systems we compare, with 8.4 out of 10.
Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773
8.4/10
The Netgear Orbi RBE773 is a three-piece tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh set with 2.5Gb ports on every unit. It suits large homes with fast broadband that want strong coverage and are happy with an app-led setup.
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with a dedicated backhaul link between nodes
2.5Gb internet port on the router and 2.5Gb ethernet ports on every node
Three nodes cover large houses, and a single satellite can be added
Wired backhaul is supported where you can run cable
Keep in mind
Priced well above Wi-Fi 6 sets and most homes' needs
Armor security and some app features need a subscription
Large nodes that take up shelf space
Why the Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773 scores 8.4
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 mesh wifi systems in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are5th of 10
How many rated it2nd of 10
How new it is7th of 10
Level with the Amazon eero 6+
The Amazon eero 6+ and the Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Amazon eero 6+ goes first because it leaves owners a little happier. The Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773 is the newer design.
About the Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773
The RBE773 is the three-pack of the Orbi 770 Series: one RBE771 router and two RBE770 satellites. Netgear rates it at up to 11Gbps on Wi-Fi 7 (a theoretical maximum, with real speeds lower), across 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz at the same time. The 6GHz band is indoor only. It supports up to 100 devices and has a quad-core 1.5GHz processor.
Netgear says the set covers up to 6,750 sq ft (about 627 m²), with each unit good for 2,250 sq ft. Its page title quotes a larger figure, but the spec text gives 6,750 sq ft. The units link to each other with what Netgear calls Enhanced Backhaul, and a 2.5Gb wired backhaul is an option if you can run cable. Reviewers found the satellites reach well through floors and thick walls, and one measured about 2.34Gbit/s between a satellite and the router over wireless.
The router has a 2.5Gb internet port and three 2.5Gb LAN ports. Each satellite has two 2.5Gb LAN ports. There is no USB port and no 10Gb port. You set it up in the Orbi app, which walks you through the Netgear account, the network and pairing the satellites. A browser interface adds port forwarding, VLANs and VPN options. Armor security, powered by Bitdefender, is optional and comes with a trial. Parental controls also sit behind a subscription. In the box: the router, two satellites, one Ethernet cable, three power adapters and a quick start guide.
What owners report about the Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773
We found little owner feedback for this exact UK model that we could open and read, so we make no claims about long-term reliability.
Reviewers who measured it report strong speeds close to the router and wide coverage across a large home with all three units. They also report that speeds fall away at longer range compared with Netgear's costlier backhauled systems, that Armor and parental controls need a subscription, and that there is no USB port.
Who the Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773 suits
Buy it for a large or awkwardly shaped house with broadband fast enough to use 2.5Gb ports, or where you want several wired devices hanging off the satellites. It also fits anyone who can run Ethernet between units and wants a wired backhaul. Those who like a full browser interface get more control than the app offers.
Look elsewhere if your home is small or medium, or your broadband is under a gigabit: a Wi-Fi 6 set such as the TP-Link Deco X55 does the job for less. The TP-Link Deco BE25 or Netgear Orbi 370 Series RBE373 give Wi-Fi 7 on a tighter budget. If you want 10G ports, the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 has them. If you want the simplest app and no subscription prompts, look at Amazon eero Pro 7.
Questions about the Netgear Orbi 770 Series RBE773
What is the Netgear RBE773?
It is the three-pack of the Netgear Orbi 770 Series Wi-Fi 7 mesh. It contains one RBE771 router and two RBE770 satellites.
How do I set up the Netgear Orbi RBE773?
Use the Orbi app. It guides you through creating a Netgear account, setting up the network, choosing an admin login and adding the satellites.
How much space does the Netgear Orbi RBE773 cover?
Netgear gives up to 6,750 sq ft (about 627 m²) for the three-pack, or 2,250 sq ft per unit. Its page title quotes a larger figure, but the spec text says 6,750 sq ft.
Does the Netgear Orbi RBE773 need a subscription?
No, it works without one. Netgear Armor is optional and comes with a trial. Reviewers also report that Smart Parental Controls need a paid plan.
Does the Netgear Orbi RBE773 have a USB port?
No. Reviewers confirm there is no USB port for printers or storage. The router has four 2.5Gb ports and each satellite has two.
What comes in the box with the Netgear Orbi RBE773?
One RBE771 router, two RBE770 satellites, one Ethernet cable, three power adapters and a quick start guide.
Other mesh wifi system picks
The other badge winners in our mesh wifi systems ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover mesh wifi systems for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 20 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
