Orbi WiFi 6 System AX5700 (RBK840)

I’ve had experience with Orbi, Eero, and Deco. Eero is nice in that it usually “just works”. When it’s functioning, it’s stable and reliable. The thing is that it’s not very adjustable and once you step outside how Eero wants the network set up, things get weird and there is no way to fix it because there are not many exposed settings. Also, the units I used (Pro 6E) would get extremely hot in operation. This was normal for that model, and they’ve changed their equipment design on newer units, so this might not be an issue anymore. I liked the Deco (Tp-Link) units I tried. They were fast, cool, and had some really nice options for more advanced setups. I would have kept them, but some of my WiFi cameras kept refusing to connect, no matter what I tried. Orbi is expensive, and their units can be very big. They have, however, been the most stable brand I have used. I was using the venerable RBK50 units, but upgraded to the RBK840. Both models have been reliable, and the settings offer an okay bit of configuration. One of the satellites is using wired backhaul via a MoCA adapter, and that has helped with speeds quite a bit.

Check Facebook marketplace. I was able to find and Orbi 2pck of WiFi 6 for $80. Works perfectly

Any 3 pack wifi 6, 6e, or 7 mesh system (6 is perfectly fine and the cheapest). Orbi, Eero, Tp link 3 pack prolly around $400 to start I had Orbi wifi 6 (3 pack) for years and it’s been rock solid for a family of 4. I went to wifi 7 and wow the speeds are insane. Would recommend at least wifi 6. Don’t worry about your devices.

I have had the orbi 973 system since it came out ... Absolutely love it ... I did have one issue with the router last year and netgear replaced it... I installed a fan on it and never had a problem since. I did purchase a 800 series orbi about 3 years ago and returned it, nothing but problems . This 973 orbi is the best.. Before this orbi 973 I had the Asus et12 that is also a great router but only wifi 6E not 7 Routers and wifi are very difficult today .... I have lots (45 plus) of devices on the orbi 973, no problems at all....

I hated the WiFi 6 Orbi system I bought. It was lacking so many fairly basic features, such as QoS, firmware updates breaking basic functionality, and a very lackluster app-focused experience.  I replaced it with an ASUS WiFi 7 system comprised of a RoG router with two Zen nodes and it’s been a lot more solid with far more configuration options than I’ve ever seen on a residential router.  Maybe the Orbi WiFi 7 line has solved their earlier issues, but I’ll never buy one again based on my prior experience.