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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN

89
/ 100
From $699
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S wins by 1
TP-Link

TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)

Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE × 2

88
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S lands at 89 and TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) at 88. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) if…

  • Dual 10 GbE per node
  • Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
  • Excellent coverage

Score breakdown

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89
throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
88
throughput 92
range 90
features 90
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Spec
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000)
Wi-Fi 7 (BE22000)
Bands
Tri-band
Tri-band
Ports
1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE
2× 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node

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

TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)

Pros
  • +Dual 10 GbE per node
  • +Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
  • +Excellent coverage
Cons
  • HomeShield subscription
  • Slightly less range than eero
  • UI dated

FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S vs TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)

Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) worth the price? +

At $1,099, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.

Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) 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.