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NETGEAR Orbi 960 — Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Orbi 960

Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000

88
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 wins by 3
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE18000
ASUS

ASUS ZenWiFi BT10

Wi-Fi 7 · BE18000

91
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Orbi 960 lands at 88 and ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 at 91. That puts ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NETGEAR Orbi 960 if…

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

Pick ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
NETGEAR Orbi 960 88
vs
91 ASUS ZenWiFi BT10

Score breakdown

NETGEAR Orbi 960
88
throughput 88
range 86
features 86
value 82
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
91
throughput 91
range 86
features 89
value 82

Specs side-by-side

NETGEAR Orbi 960 versus ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 — full spec comparison
Spec NETGEAR Orbi 960 ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
Standard
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Throughput
AXE11000
▲ BE18000

NETGEAR Orbi 960

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

ASUS ZenWiFi BT10

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 Orbi 960 vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT10

Which is better, NETGEAR Orbi 960 or ASUS ZenWiFi BT10? +

ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NETGEAR Orbi 960 worth the price? +

At $1,499, NETGEAR Orbi 960 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.

Is ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 worth the price? +

At $899, ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.

Does NETGEAR Orbi 960 or ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 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.