Amazon
eero Pro 6E
Wi-Fi 6E · AXE5400
85
/ 100
From $299
VS
NETGEAR Orbi 970 wins by 6
NETGEAR
NETGEAR Orbi 970
Wi-Fi 7 · BE27000
91
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
NETGEAR Orbi 970 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, eero Pro 6E lands at 85 and NETGEAR Orbi 970 at 91. That puts NETGEAR Orbi 970 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick eero Pro 6E if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Pick NETGEAR Orbi 970 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
eero Pro 6E 85
vs 91 NETGEAR Orbi 970
Score breakdown
eero Pro 6E
85 throughput 85
range 86
features 83
value 82
NETGEAR Orbi 970
91 throughput 91
range 86
features 89
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | eero Pro 6E | NETGEAR Orbi 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Throughput | AXE5400 | ▲ BE27000 |
eero Pro 6E
Pros
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
NETGEAR Orbi 970
Pros
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
FAQ: eero Pro 6E vs NETGEAR Orbi 970
Which is better, eero Pro 6E or NETGEAR Orbi 970? +
NETGEAR Orbi 970 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is eero Pro 6E worth the price? +
At $299, eero Pro 6E delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in range.
Is NETGEAR Orbi 970 worth the price? +
At $1,699, NETGEAR Orbi 970 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.
Does eero Pro 6E or NETGEAR Orbi 970 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.