How many fit
14 of the 35 models checked meet every need here: “A large home is what I have to cover”, “My network has to reach several floors”, and “I want 6 GHz on board”.
14 models fit, out of 35 checkedPicked for one job
Backhaul quality matters more in a large home than a big coverage figure
Top pick
NETGEAR Orbi 870 3-pack
For a wireless layout in a large home, NETGEAR Orbi 870 is the balanced choice. It has tri-band Wi-Fi 7, a 10Gbps internet input and a three-pack rated up to 9,000 square feet. Whenever you can, wire the nodes, particularly through masonry or across several floors.
Why it suits this job
- Floor layout
- Where nodes sit
- The catch
- You get a 10Gbps input, but it feeds satellite and LAN connections at 2.5Gbps, so there is no full 10Gbps wired fabric.
- Go with NETGEAR Orbi 770 3-pack if
- Wireless backhaul that has to be strong in a large home
More reasons we picked it
- Strength of backhaul
- Speed of internet
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Systems of three units for wide or multi-story layouts.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the mesh Wi-Fi systems we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
NETGEAR Orbi 870 3-pack lists 9,000 sq ft for listed kit coverage, 29% above the 7,000 sq ft median.
- NETGEAR Orbi 870 3-pack
- 9,000 sq ft
- Typical (median)
- 7,000 sq ft
- Models with this figure
- 12 of 35
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “A large home is what I have to cover”, “My network has to reach several floors”, and “I want 6 GHz on board”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedOnly facts about the named multi-unit package count, and per-node figures are left out. Walls and placement can cut the coverage you really get. The median draws on the 12 of 35 models that publish comparable figures.
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
NETGEAR, RBE873
Orbi 870 3-pack
A 10Gbps internet port and 2.5Gbps wired backhaul are the wired side of this tri-band Wi-Fi 7 system.
Top pick ifMany clients and fast internet in a very large home
Key facts
- This tri-band Wi-Fi 7 system has an aggregate rating of up to 21Gbps.
- The three-pack is rated by NETGEAR for up to 9,000 square feet and 150 devices.
The catch
You get a 10Gbps input, but it feeds satellite and LAN connections at 2.5Gbps, so there is no full 10Gbps wired fabric.
NETGEAR, RBE773
Orbi 770 3-pack
An upgraded backhaul link, 6 GHz and 2.5Gbps Ethernet round out this tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh.
Best forWireless backhaul that has to be strong in a large home
Key facts
- Aggregate rating for this tri-band Wi-Fi 7 system is up to 11Gbps.
- NETGEAR's rating for the three-pack is roughly 8,000 square feet and 100 devices.
The catch
Orbi 870 and 970 have a higher wired ceiling than this model's 2.5Gbps.
NETGEAR, RBE973
Orbi 970 3-pack
Dedicated backhaul, 10Gbps ports and a very large coverage claim define this quad-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh.
Best forLarge properties where not every mesh location can be wired
Key facts
- A dedicated backhaul design and four Wi-Fi 7 bands make up the Orbi 970 platform.
- The three-unit system carries NETGEAR's rating of up to 27Gbps, 10,000 square feet and 200 devices.
The catch
It ranks among the most expensive three-unit systems, and you need to place it carefully to get the benefit of its backhaul.
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Top pick for this job
NETGEAR Orbi 870 3-pack
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