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Experts prefer NetGear Orbi RBK50 over Netgear Nighthawk C7000
On 2 May 2024 (yesterday) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements .
Currently, NetGear Orbi RBK50 received 1 endorsement from Lifewire (28 Feb 2024). Meanwhile, Netgear Nighthawk C7000 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag  | Digital Trends  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | How To Geek  | T3  | Business Insider  | TechRadar  | Laptop Mag  | Lifewire  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | N/A | Check price |  NetGear Orbi RBK50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| N/A | N/A | $200 |  Netgear Nighthawk C7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 28 Feb 2024 Lifewire ranked NetGear Orbi RBK50 as #3
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 NetGear Orbi RBK50 Best Mesh... ... ... Source: www.lifewire.com
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 
NetGear Orbi RBK50 
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Digital Trends | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Lifewire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New * | $90 |  TP-Link Archer AX55 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $294 |  Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $47 |  Google Nest WiFi | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | $259 |  Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by notontop.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [20]
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by ireviews.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews |
80 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 56 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Save monthly rental fees: Model C7000 replaces your cable modem and Wi-Fi router, saving you up to 168 dollars/year in equipment rental fees.
- Speeds by carrier: Xfinity (up to 800Mbps), Cox (up to 500Mbps), Spectrum (up to 400Mbps).
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- input voltage：100 -240V
- FAST WHOLE HOME WIFI SYSTEM - Covers up to 5000 square feet with high performance WiFi, kit includes WiFi router and Satellites
- TRI-BAND TECHNOLOGY - Unlike other WiFi sets that lose speed as you add devices, Orbi routers maintain data flow for your connected devices using a dedicated backhaul connection
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Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear Nighthawk XR500 or TP-Link Archer GX90 .
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is $60 more expensive than an average router ($139.99).
NetGear Orbi RBK50 is a well-known option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ExpressVPN Aircove or TP-Link Archer A20 AC4000 .
NetGear Orbi RBK50 is $50 more expensive than the average router ($139.99).
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