Netgear
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 27 Gbps · 10G WAN
89
/ 100
From $2,299
VS
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 wins by 2
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 970 (RBE973) lands at 89 and ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 at 91. That puts ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) if…
- ✓Three-pack covers up to 9000 sq ft
- ✓Premium build quality
- ✓10G WAN + multi-gig LAN
Pick ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) 89
vs 91 ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
Score breakdown
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
89 throughput 95
range 96
features 92
ease 86
value 0
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
91 throughput 91
range 86
features 89
ease 0
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) | ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Total bandwidth | 27000 Mbps | — |
| WAN | 10 GbE | — |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE on router + 1× 10 GbE per satellite | — |
| Coverage | ~9000 sq ft (3-pack) | — |
| Throughput | — | BE18000 |
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
Pros
- +Three-pack covers up to 9000 sq ft
- +Premium build quality
- +10G WAN + multi-gig LAN
Cons
- −Most expensive mesh on the market
- −Armor security subscription separate
- −App polish trails competitors
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 970 (RBE973) vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
Which is better, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or ASUS ZenWiFi BT10? +
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) worth the price? +
At $2,299, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.
Is ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 worth the price? +
At $899, ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.
Does Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) 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.