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NETGEAR · Released Oct 2023

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S Review

Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN

Specdex verdict NETGEAR's NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

NETGEAR’s flagship Wi-Fi 7 — 10 GbE in and out for fiber-first households.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
Specdex verdict
Strongly Recommended

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

Editorial · Specdex take
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

Who's the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $699 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S.

  • Router
  • Power adapter
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick-start guide

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.

Specifications

Editorial · awaiting verification
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S other specs
Specification Value
Standard Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000)
Bands Tri-band
Ports 1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE

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