Linksys
Linksys Velop Pro 7
Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000
84
/ 100
From $399
VS
NETGEAR Orbi 970 wins by 7
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, Linksys Velop Pro 7 lands at 84 and NETGEAR Orbi 970 at 91. That puts NETGEAR Orbi 970 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Linksys Velop Pro 7 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)
Linksys Velop Pro 7 84
vs 91 NETGEAR Orbi 970
Score breakdown
Linksys Velop Pro 7
84 throughput 84
range 86
features 82
value 82
NETGEAR Orbi 970
91 throughput 91
range 86
features 89
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Linksys Velop Pro 7 | NETGEAR Orbi 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Throughput | BE11000 | ▲ BE27000 |
Linksys Velop Pro 7
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: Linksys Velop Pro 7 vs NETGEAR Orbi 970
Which is better, Linksys Velop Pro 7 or NETGEAR Orbi 970? +
NETGEAR Orbi 970 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Linksys Velop Pro 7 worth the price? +
At $399, Linksys Velop Pro 7 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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 Linksys Velop Pro 7 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.