Testseek.com have collected 48 expert reviews of the Netgear RBK30 Orbi AC2200 Tri-band WiFi and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear RBK30 Orbi AC2200 Tri-band WiFi.
June 2017
(80%)
48 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
No USB connectivity, Mobile app has limited functionality, Bulky satellite, Limited Quality of Service (QoS) settings
It may lack USB support and have a limited mobile app, but the Netgear Orbi RBK30 does offer a plug-in satellite, MU-MIMO support, and relatively good throughput...
Abstract: It's been almost a year since the first Mesh Wi-Fi Mashup and the follow-on review that added NETGEAR's original Orbi. A lot has changed since then. The industry seems to have settled on "Wi-Fi System" as a better way to refer to this new breed of product...
Tri-band router uses one network for dedicated wireless backhaul, Has nearly all the features you'd find on a conventional router, Satellites don't require grounded outlets and won't block the lower outlet
Plug-in satellite isn't nearly as attractive as the second-generation Eero, Satellite doesn't have Ethernet ports for hardwired backhaul, You need to use a combination of the web app and two smartphone apps to exploit every feature
Chopping one spatial stream off Netgear's dedicated wireless backhaul had a significant impact on its performance...
The Orbi RBK30 is easy to use, can deliver reliable Wi-Fi for a relatively large home and has all the features and settings of a standalone Netgear router
The satellite unit is bulky and has no network ports. The system's web interface is sluggish and doesn't include built-in protection feature against online threats
If you live in a relatively large home with plenty of available wall plugs, the Orbi RBK30 makes a great Wi-Fi system, though not necessarily the best...
Extends wireless range without loss of speed, Easy set up and use, 4,000 square feet of coverage, Add-on satellites for even larger homes are available,
Only suitable where Wi-Fi signal distribution is challenging, Pricey
For settings where getting a usable Wi-Fi signal to every corner of your house is difficult, if not impossible, the Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi system looks to be a top option. Covering up to 4,000 square feet, its three-channel set-up allows for full data speeds...
Taken as a whole, the Orbi RBK30 is a really easy product to recommend even if there are plenty of cheaper Wi-Fi routers out there. If you want to bring your home online in style and (or have been holding off on the Orbi due to the price) are happy to wor...
The Orbi RBK30 is easy to use, can deliver reliable Wi-Fi for a relatively large home and has all the features and settings of a standalone Netgear router
The satellite unit is bulky and has no network ports. The system's web interface is sluggish and doesn't include built-in protection feature against online threats
If you live in a relatively large home with plenty of available wall plugs, the Orbi RBK30 makes a great Wi-Fi system, though not necessarily the best...
The limited Orbi app could be reworked to provide access to a wider range of features and settings. The lack of USB ports might also be a deal-breaker for some users.Even so, the Orbi's sheer simplicity and ease of use (not to mention low price) still mak...
Is the Netgear Orbi Tri-Band WiFi System worth buying?At £300 the Orbi System is not one to be purchased lightly. For a device to provide WiFi and network connectivity in the home, compared to other solutions such as Powerline Adapters and WiFi Extenders...
