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Netgear

Netgear

Good7/10

US networking company known for Nighthawk routers and Orbi mesh Wi-Fi.

Founded
1996
From
United States
HQ
San Jose, United States
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Southeast Asia and Taiwan (contract manufacturers)
Also sold as
Orbi, Nighthawk
www.netgear.com

Router / Wi-Fi

Good7/10Premium

Netgear's Orbi and Nighthawk ranges are fast and well reviewed, but priced at a premium and increasingly tied to paid add-ons. Good if you want high-end performance and don't mind the cost.

Good at

  • Orbi mesh systems are among the fastest in reviews
  • Dedicated backhaul on tri/quad-band Orbi kits
  • Nighthawk routers offer strong single-unit coverage

Weak at

  • Expensive compared with TP-Link and Asus
  • Armor security and some features are subscriptions
  • App pushes an account login and upsells
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United States: First brand granted FCC Conditional Approval under the 2026 foreign-made router rule (to Oct 2027).

OrbiNighthawk

Best for: Large homes wanting high-end mesh performance

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.