Google
Google Nest Wifi Pro
Wi-Fi 6E · AXE5400
82
/ 100
From $199
VS
NETGEAR Orbi 970 wins by 9
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, Google Nest Wifi Pro lands at 82 and NETGEAR Orbi 970 at 91. That puts NETGEAR Orbi 970 ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Google Nest Wifi Pro 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)
Google Nest Wifi Pro 82
vs 91 NETGEAR Orbi 970
Score breakdown
Google Nest Wifi Pro
82 throughput 82
range 86
features 80
value 82
NETGEAR Orbi 970
91 throughput 91
range 86
features 89
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Nest Wifi Pro | NETGEAR Orbi 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Throughput | AXE5400 | ▲ BE27000 |
Google Nest Wifi Pro
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: Google Nest Wifi Pro vs NETGEAR Orbi 970
Which is better, Google Nest Wifi Pro or NETGEAR Orbi 970? +
NETGEAR Orbi 970 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Google Nest Wifi Pro worth the price? +
At $199, Google Nest Wifi Pro delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Google Nest Wifi Pro 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.