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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN

89
/ 100
From $699
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S wins by 5
Linksys Velop Pro 7 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000
Linksys

Linksys Velop Pro 7

Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S lands at 89 and Linksys Velop Pro 7 at 84. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…

  • ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • ✓Great range

Pick Linksys Velop Pro 7 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Range

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the range sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on range (94 vs 86).

Throughput

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the throughput sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on throughput (92 vs 84).

Features

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the features sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on features (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Linksys Velop Pro 7

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Linksys Velop Pro 7 more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 89
vs
84 Linksys Velop Pro 7

Score breakdown

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89
throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80
Linksys Velop Pro 7
84
throughput 84
range 86
features 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S versus Linksys Velop Pro 7 — full spec comparison
Spec NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S Linksys Velop Pro 7
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000)
Wi-Fi 7
Bands
Tri-band
—
Ports
1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE
—
Throughput
—
BE11000

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Pros
  • +True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • +10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • +Great range
Cons
  • −Armor subscription for advanced features
  • −Bulky
  • −Pricey vs ASUS/eero

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

FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S vs Linksys Velop Pro 7

Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or Linksys Velop Pro 7? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +

At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.

Is Linksys Velop Pro 7 worth the price? +

At $399, Linksys Velop Pro 7 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in range.

Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or Linksys Velop Pro 7 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.

Which is better for range, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or Linksys Velop Pro 7? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — leads on range (94 vs 86). Compared on the range sub-score.

Which is better for throughput, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or Linksys Velop Pro 7? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — leads on throughput (92 vs 84). Compared on the throughput sub-score.