Netgear
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 27 Gbps · 10G WAN
89
/ 100
From $2,299
VS
TP-Link Deco BE95 wins by 2
TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE95
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 33 Gbps · 10G WAN
91
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
TP-Link Deco BE95 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) lands at 89 and TP-Link Deco BE95 at 91. That puts TP-Link Deco BE95 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 TP-Link Deco BE95 if…
- ✓Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- ✓10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- ✓Mesh-ready out of the box
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) 89
vs 91 TP-Link Deco BE95
Score breakdown
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
89 throughput 95
range 96
features 92
ease 86
TP-Link Deco BE95
91 throughput 96
range 92
features 96
ease 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) | TP-Link Deco BE95 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band |
| Total bandwidth | 27000 Mbps | ▲ 33000 Mbps |
| WAN | 10 GbE | 10 GbE |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE on router + 1× 10 GbE per satellite | 4× 2.5 GbE per node |
| Coverage | ~9000 sq ft (3-pack) | ~3500 sq ft per node |
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
TP-Link Deco BE95
Pros
- +Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- +10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- +Mesh-ready out of the box
Cons
- −Premium pricing per node
- −TP-Link cloud account required for some features
- −Bulky
FAQ: Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) vs TP-Link Deco BE95
Which is better, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or TP-Link Deco BE95? +
TP-Link Deco BE95 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 TP-Link Deco BE95 worth the price? +
At $1,199, TP-Link Deco BE95 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.
Does Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or TP-Link Deco BE95 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.