Orbi 970 Series RBE973 vs eero Max 7
Orbi 970 Series RBE973
2023 · $1,299.99 today
8576
eero Max 7
2023 · $499.99 today
8473
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Why Orbi 970 Series RBE973 is better
- Coverage Area: 9000 sq ft (3-pack) vs 2500 sq ft per node(3.6× more)
- Max Speed: 27000 Mbps vs 9400 Mbps(2.9× more)
Why eero Max 7 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Orbi 970 Series RBE973 leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Orbi 970 Series RBE973 | eero Max 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Max Speed | 27000 Mbps● | 9400 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bands | Quad-band (2.4/5/5/6GHz) | Quad-band (2.4/5/5/6GHz) |
| Hardware | ||
| CPU | 2.7GHz Quad-core | Quad-core (unspecified clock) |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Antennas | Internal MIMO array per node | Internal MIMO array |
| Connectivity | ||
| LAN Ports | 1x 10G WAN, 1x 10G LAN per node | 2x 10G per node |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Coverage | ||
| Coverage Area | 9000 sq ft (3-pack)● | 2500 sq ft per node |