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Series

Orbi1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RBE871, RBE870, RBE872, RBE873, RBE873B, RBE870B1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The RBE872 page sells the 2-pack. Its product data lists RBE871 as the router and RBE870 as the satellite, RBE872 as the 2-pack and RBE873 as the 3-pack. The page also carries black edition SKUs RBE873B and RBE870B, which the page shows out of stock. SKUs on the US store are RBE872-100NAS, RBE873-100NAS and RBE870-100NAS for the white models. The satellite RBE870 is also sold alone at 549.99 USD and is not a separate product here. No standalone RBE871 is sold on the US store.

Deco X20, Deco X20(1-pack), Deco X20(2-pack), Deco X20(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The page is titled Deco X20, AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The maker sells several hardware versions (V1 to V5) under this name. The spec rows on this page match the current V5 datasheet (2 internal antennas), so the product describes the current US hardware. Earlier versions differ, for example the V1 US datasheet lists 4 internal antennas and a 12 V 1.5 A adapter.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(1-pack).7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(2-pack).8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(3-pack).

GTIN / EAN

606449171877, 6064491719071Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026UPCs from the product data of each US store page: RBE872 606449171877 and RBE873 606449171907. The add-on satellite RBE870 has UPC 606449169720 and is not stored. UPCs of the black editions were not found.2Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe873Read 14 October 2026UPC 606449171907 in the page's product data (SKU RBE873-100NAS).

840030701122, 840030701115, 8400307003306Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Amazon US 1-pack listing (sold with TP-Link as manufacturer): Model Number Deco X20(1-pack), UPC 840030701122.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Amazon US 2-pack listing: Model Number Deco X20(2-pack), UPC 840030701115.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Amazon US 3-pack listing: Model Number Deco X20(3-pack), UPC 840030700330, Global Trade Identification Number 00840030700330.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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14 May 202012Press articleinternet.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1252442.htmlRead 23 October 2026INTERNET Watch, 14 May 2020: TP-Link Japan announces the Deco X20 2-pack for sale on 25 June 2020. This is the first dated announcement found. The US page was live ten days later.

Status

Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The 2-pack is in stock on the maker's US store. The 3-pack and the black editions are listed as out of stock.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The US page is live with a BUY NOW link, a V5 datasheet and a V5 guide dated 2025, and firmware released in 2026. One Australian retailer and one UK listing mark some packs discontinued, but the US site and Amazon US still sell it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$999.996Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: US launch price 1299.99 USD (3-pack), 999.99 USD (2-pack) and 549.99 USD (satellite). Tax not included. The base value is the 2-pack.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Only the US store was checked.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Classic White, Black Edition1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Color selector: Classic White and Black Edition. Tom's Guide says the black set RBE873B is sold only on the maker's site.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Available in white or black. The black set RBE873B is only available on the maker's site.

White6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Additional details: Color White. Tom's Guide also says the units are available only in white.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. Packs hold identical Deco X20 units.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Listed under Home WiFi, Mesh.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Listed under For Home, Mesh WiFi, Deco.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 row. IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE210001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Speed: Orbi BE21000. Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AX18001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX1800, 5 GHz 1201 Mbps (802.11ax), 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

ANETGEAR Orbi 870 Series

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	240	8,647	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The page prints only the class BE21000 and says Backhaul: Shared 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Fronthaul: 5 GHz and 6 GHz, so no radio is a dedicated backhaul. Per-band rates, widths and streams are in the manual, the datasheet and Dong Knows Tech.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: combined WiFi speeds of up to 21 Gbps on router and satellite and tri-band with 10 streams of WiFi: 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Multi-link operation backhaul is shared 5 GHz and 6 GHz and fronthaul is 5 GHz and 6 GHz. 10 streams fit 2 on 2.4 GHz and 4 on each of 5 GHz and 6 GHz, as Tom's Guide states.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 1: one 2.4 GHz radio with IEEE 802.11be for a throughput of 688 Mbps (the manual says 1024-QAM, but 688 Mbps is the 4096-QAM 2x2 rate at 40 MHz), one 5 GHz radio with 4K-QAM and a 240 MHz channel width for 8640 Mbps and one 6 GHz radio with 4K-QAM and a 320 MHz channel width for 11520 Mbps. Total 21000 Mbps. The manual rounds 8647 and 11529 Mbps. The stored 5 GHz and 6 GHz rates are the 802.11be rates for 4 streams at 240 and 320 MHz, as Dong Knows Tech prints 8647 for 5 GHz.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: tri-band BE21000, 5 GHz 4x4 BE up to 8647 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz) and 6 GHz 4x4 BE up to 11,530 Mbps (20/40/80/160/320 MHz). The table printed 11,530 Mbps for 6 GHz, which is the rounded 11529 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz cell could not be read reliably, so the manual and Tom's Guide supply 688 Mbps with 2x2. No dedicated backhaul band: the review calls the system tri-band without a permanently dedicated backhaul. Firmware V10.5.13.6.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says 2x2 operation on 2.4 GHz and 4x4 on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, with 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and about 8.6 and 11.5 Gbps on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, and a peak of 21 Gbps. It says the system dynamically allocates 5 GHz and 6 GHz space for backhaul instead of a dedicated band.

BTP-Link Deco X20

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	80	1,201	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The page prints 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and says 4 Streams in total, with Dual-Band. It prints no per-band streams or channel widths. The only split that gives 4 streams in total is 2 streams on each band: 574 Mbps is 2 streams at 40 MHz on 2.4 GHz (4 streams would need a 20 MHz channel and leave none for 5 GHz) and 1201 Mbps is 2 streams at 80 MHz on 5 GHz (1 stream at 160 MHz would make the total 3). Expert Reviews confirms 2x2 MIMO and no 160 MHz support on the 5 GHz radio. No band is a dedicated backhaul: the page lists one Dual-Band system and Tom's Guide says there is no dedicated backhaul channel.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Deco X20_V5_Datasheet, Wireless: Signal Rate 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz. Wireless Standards 802.11a/n/ac/ax on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g/n/ax on 2.4 GHz. The datasheet prints no streams or widths.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The review says the Deco X20 is dual-band and has no dedicated second 5 GHz backhaul channel. It lists four internal antennas, which matches the V1 hardware and not the V5 datasheet.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review published 23 April 2021: each node has a single 5 GHz radio with a claimed 1,201 Mbps, no 160 MHz support and 2x2 MIMO.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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6 GHz band

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing, Band steering1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Multi-link Operation combines two WiFi bands.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: Enhanced Backhaul with multi-link operation. Resilient WiFi: preamble puncturing blocks interference.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 57: the router supports automatic bandsteering between the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz radio bands in the main WiFi network.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names 320 MHz channels, 4K QAM and MLO.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Beamforming, MU-MIMO and OFDMA are listed in the WiFi Capacity and WiFi Range rows. BSS Color and 1024-QAM are named in the text but are no option here. The page says Dual-Band distributes devices to different bands, but Expert Reviews says there is no band-splitting option, so band steering is not stored.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026The review says the only thing missing is a band-splitting option.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

01Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router and satellite: (8) high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: number of antennas/removable: 8/No.

01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

81Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router and satellite: (8) high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Eight internal antennas arranged in a spherical coverage pattern.

21Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20262x Antennas (Internal), matching the V5 datasheet. The V1 datasheet and Tom's Guide count 4.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Antenna: 2 internal antennas.

Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The antennas are internal. Tom's Guide lists the antennas as not removable.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: removable antennas No.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

279m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: WiFi coverage up to 3,000 sq. ft., converted to 279 m2 (278.7). The 2-pack is up to 6,000 sq. ft. (557 m2, 557.4) and the 3-pack up to 9,000 sq. ft. (836 m2, 836.1). The pack values are in the pack rows. The page also says up to 150 devices for the whole system. NETGEAR gives that figure for the system and not per unit, so it is not stored.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: 360 degree coverage up to 6,000 sq. ft. for the 2-pack.

204m²6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026The listing's Item Highlight says covers up to 2200 sq. ft. for the 1-pack. Converted to 204 m2 (204.4). The maker's own page prints no 1-pack area, only 1-3 bedroom houses.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Item Highlight: covers up to 4000 sq. ft. for the 2-pack. The maker's page says the same. Converted to 372 m2 (371.6) in the 2-pack row.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Item Highlight: covers up to 5800 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. The maker's page says the same. Converted to 539 m2 (538.8) in the 3-pack row.

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Connect Over 150 Devices, repeated in the capacity graphic as connections for up to 150 devices. The footnote says the quantity of connected devices is not guaranteed. Stored as 150. The maker states it for the system and not per pack.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

ANETGEAR Orbi 870 Series

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	10
RJ45	4	LAN	2.5

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: (1) 10 Gig internet WAN port and (4) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports. Dong Knows Tech calls the WAN port 10GBASE-T. No USB port.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router: one 10 Gig internet WAN port and four 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Router: one 10 Gbps WAN input and four 2.5 Gbps LAN. No USB port.

BTP-Link Deco X20

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 2x Gigabit Ports per Deco unit, with WAN/LAN auto-sensing. There is no USB port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Ethernet Port: 2 Gigabit ports per Deco unit (WAN/LAN auto-sensing).

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

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Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology and says all Deco models work together.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

2, 31Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 20262-pack and 3-pack, with one router and 1 or 2 satellites.2Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe873Read 14 October 2026The 3-pack holds one router and two satellites.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20261-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

557 to 836m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 20262Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe873Read 14 October 20266Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026

204 to 539m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20266Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 20267Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 20268Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026

Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router RBE871 and satellite RBE870 are different models. The router has a 10 Gig WAN port and the satellite has none.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents list the router RBE871 and the satellite RBE870 as separate models.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual names the router RBE871 and the satellite RBE870 as separate models.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Router RBE871 has a 10 Gig WAN port. The satellites RBE870 have four 2.5 Gig LAN ports.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Package Content lists 1, 2 or 3 identical Deco X20 units. Tom's Guide says each unit is set up as host or satellite during installation.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Each Deco X20 unit is set up as the host or a satellite in the installation process.

Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

RBE8701Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026What's Included: Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE871) and Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite (RBE870).3Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe870Read 14 October 2026Add-on satellite page: Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite RBE870. The router RBE871 is sold separately as part of the packs.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package: (1) Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE871) and (1) Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite (RBE870).

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

ANETGEAR Orbi 870 Series

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	4	LAN	2.5

Source3Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe870Read 14 October 2026Satellite RBE870: (4) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports. No USB port.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Satellite: four 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports each.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Node ports: four 2.5 Gbps LAN.

BTP-Link Deco X20

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The page lists a 2.5 Gig wired backhaul option. The manual describes Ethernet backhaul.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The satellite supports an Ethernet backhaul connection to the router or another satellite, in star or daisy chain topology.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026The wired backhaul tops out at 2.5 Gbps.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026TP-Link Mesh Technology: optional Ethernet backhaul works together with the wireless links to link Deco units.

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The Orbi app and the router web interface are both described in the manual.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual describes managing the system from the router web interface at orbilogin.com and from the NETGEAR Orbi app.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026The web UI is available. The Orbi app and the NETGEAR Armor app need a NETGEAR login.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Netgear gives the choice of using the app or a connected browser to customize settings.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. Cloud Service: OTA Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID. The port 80/443 web server entry is a service port. Tom's Guide and Expert Reviews say the browser page at tplinkdeco.net is a status page only, so web_interface is not stored.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138Read 23 October 2026Deco App User Guide covers setup and management in the app.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The browser page at tplinkdeco.net shows a network map and status. Nothing can be changed there, and the setup used the Deco app and a TP-Link ID.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026The system cannot be managed through a web portal. A basic console shows the state of the network and changes need the mobile app.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Footnote 3 says the Orbi app needs a free NETGEAR account. The manual and Tom's Guide also describe setup and management through the router web interface, so an account is not required.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The router can be set up and managed through the web interface. A free NETGEAR account is needed to register the router and manage subscriptions.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Setup used the Orbi app and an account. The review says the settings can be changed in the app or in a connected browser.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Cloud Service lists TP-Link ID. The V5 guide setup step 2 says to log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Section 2, step 2: open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you do not have one, create one first.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Use the router as a WiFi access point only. Satellites extend the router as mesh nodes.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Working Mode: Router, Access Point.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, VLAN, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Separate WiFi networks: main network, IoT network and guest network.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Separate WiFi networks for secure access: main network, IoT network and guest network.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Main, IoT and guest networks, Dynamic DNS (free service) and a VLAN / Bridge Settings page with VLAN tag groups. IPTV is not named, so it is not stored.

Guest network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Guest Network on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), HomeShield QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls with Bedtime, Off Time and Pause the Internet, and DDNS (TP-Link) are listed. The Deco App User Guide says content filter, website blocking and a no-internet bedtime are free, and only more flexible settings need the subscription. Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored. The page lists no IoT network and no VPN.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138Read 23 October 2026Deco App User Guide FW1.10.0, Parental Controls: filter inappropriate content, block specific websites and a no-internet bedtime are available to all. More flexible settings, such as app blocking, need the HomeShield subscription. The QoS section (More > QoS) names no subscription. The guide covers all Deco models and says features vary by model.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

OpenVPN1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Page says it supports VPN to remotely access the home network. The manual names OpenVPN.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026VPN support provides secured remote access to your home network.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 9: Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network. Enable the OpenVPN service in the router.

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VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

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USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Page lists WPA3.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026WPA3 for secure WiFi connection to devices.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 59 lists WPA2-PSK + WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Personal for the main network. The guest network adds WPA2-PSK.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

NETGEAR Armor1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender, an optional subscription.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender with a 30-day trial included.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026HomeShield, with Network Security, Real-Time IoT Protection, Malicious Site Blocker and Intrusion Prevention System.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Paid4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote 1: NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. Tom's Guide gives 50 USD for the first year and 150 USD a year after that.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Armor now includes Bitdefender malware protection, an adblocker and VPN for 50 users. The first year costs 50 USD, then 150 USD a year.

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Footnote: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. The free and paid tiers share the name HomeShield.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Supports automatic firmware updates.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Automatic firmware update delivers the latest security patches to the router automatically.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manage automatic firmware updates: by default the Orbi system updates automatically. Enabled by default.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Software: Online Upgrade is listed under Easy Setup by Deco App.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Section 2, step 9: set auto update time. This allows your Deco to automatically update to the latest firmware. The note says Auto Update is enabled by default for some versions.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Voice Control: pair with Alexa to control Deco X20 with simple voice commands.

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router: powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.5GHz.

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CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router: powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.5GHz.

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RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

2GB6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processing power row for the Orbi 870: quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, 4 GB flash, 2 GB RAM. Tom's Guide agrees.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: processor/memory/storage quad-core 1.5GHz/2GB/4GB.

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Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

4GB6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processing power row for the Orbi 870: 4 GB flash. Tom's Guide agrees.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: processor/memory/storage quad-core 1.5GHz/2GB/4GB.

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Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026None of the hardware units seem to have an internal fan.

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power connector: connect the power adapter that came with your router to this port. The satellite has the same.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The package lists a power adapter and the unit has a power slot.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 3.5 A6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Power row: input 110-120 V 50/60 Hz, output 12 V 3.5 A. The maker's pages print no adapter rating.

12 V, 1.2 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12 V 1.2 A (US version). The EU version is 12 V 1 A and the IN version 12 V 1.5 A. The V5 guide's FCC statement names the US adapter T120120-2B4 (12 V, 1.2 A). The adapter input is 100-240 V 50-60 Hz 0.6 A. The V1 US datasheet lists 12 V 1.5 A and the V4 US datasheet 12 V 1.5 A, so the rating depends on the hardware version.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026The FCC compliance statement names the I.T.E power supply model T120120-2B4. The model name encodes 12 V and 1.2 A, which matches the V5 datasheet.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

42W6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 202612 V x 3.5 A is 42 W.

14.4W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 202612 V x 1.2 A is 14.4 W (US version).

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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14.71W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Power Consumption (with power adapter): 14.71 W max (US/IN version), 11.8 W max (EU version). The V1 datasheet says 13.5 W, V2 13.2 W, V3 14.73 W and V4 18.17 W, so the value depends on the hardware version.

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

ANETGEAR Orbi 870 Series

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	1,820
15.24	Main unit	627.4
22.86	Main unit	628.6
27.432	Main unit	102.6
12.192	Satellite	728.9
12.192	Satellite	785.2

Source7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Guide tested the Orbi 873 (3-pack) in a 100 year old 3,500 sq. ft. home with Keysight IxChariot set to mimic 10 data-hungry users and an Acer Swift Edge 16 as the client. Firmware is not stated and the band is not named. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.820 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 627.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 628.6 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 102.6 Mbps. The text says 628.8 Mbps at 75 ft and the results table says 628.6, so the table is stored. Satellite rows: nodes a floor above and a floor below the router with the test machine 40 ft (12.192 m) away: 728.9 Mbps upstairs and 785.2 Mbps downstairs.

BTP-Link Deco X20

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	522.1
15.24	Main unit	255.4
22.86	Main unit	112.7
27.432	Main unit	51.1
15.24	Satellite	294.5
15.24	Satellite	65.5
12.192	Satellite	150.5

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Tom's Guide (Brian Nadel, review last updated 14 February 2024, tested in 2021 on the original hardware) used a three-pack in a 100-year-old 3,500 sq. ft. home, Keysight (Ixia) IxChariot set to a busy network and a test notebook as the client. The client model, firmware and band are not named. The review's spec box labels the 15 ft figure as peak performance. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 522.1 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 255.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 112.7 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 51.1 Mbps. Satellite rows come from the older method: a satellite a floor above the router with the receiving system '50-feet farther away' gave 294.5 Mbps, a satellite 40 ft from the router with the test station 'another 50-feet away' on the same floor gave 65.5 Mbps, and a second satellite downstairs with a system 40 ft away gave 150.5 Mbps. The distances are read as the distance from the satellite to the client. The review also gives 556.5 Mbps through a wall 20 ft from the router and 320.5 Mbps with the client a floor above. Those are not stored, because the through-wall field is defined at 25 ft.

Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

1,820Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

522.1Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

867.2Mbps7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Test machine in an adjacent room 25 ft from the router through a wall: 867.2 Mbps.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

35.052m7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review gives a range of 115 feet (35.052 m).

28.956m9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The review gives a range of 95 feet (28.956 m), the best for a mesh router it had seen under these conditions.

Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

15.3W7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026During the saturation test the RBE871 router used 15.3 W and each RBE870 node 11.8 W.

10.2W9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026While the system was moving data in the saturation test the Deco X20 used 10.2 watts. The review's yearly cost of about 34 dollars for three devices at 13 cents per kWh matches 10.2 W for each unit, so the figure is for one unit.

Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

385Wh6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Power consumption per 24 hours: about 385 Wh for the router unit and about 270 Wh for a satellite. The method is not described.

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width146.8Height270.3Depth112.4mm(5.8 × 10.6 × 4.4 in)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Height 10.64 in (270.3 mm). The page labels the other two sides in opposite ways: the RBE872 and RBE870 pages say width 4.43 in (112.4 mm) and depth 5.78 in (146.8 mm), and the RBE873 page says width 5.78 in (146.8 mm) and depth 4.43 in (112.4 mm). The datasheets print 10.64 x 5.78 x 4.43 in (270.3 x 146.8 x 112.4 mm) each, the same order as the Orbi 370 sheet (height, width, depth), so the datasheet order is stored.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimensions: 10.64 x 5.78 x 4.43 in (270.3 x 146.8 x 112.4 mm) each. The sheet does not name the axes.

Width110Height114Depth110mm(4.3 × 4.5 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

1,220g(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: 2.69 lb (1.22 kg). Satellite: 2.65 lb (1.201 kg). Stored is the router.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weights: router 2.69 lb (1.22 kg), satellite 2.65 lb (1.201 kg) each.

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Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

Yes8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Netgear offers 40 USD brackets for wall mounting any of the three current Orbi WiFi 7 products, in black or white. The bracket is sold separately.

No10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The units have cooling slots underneath but no mounting inserts for hanging on a wall. Third parties sell plastic brackets.

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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CE, FCC, IC, JPA, JRF, RoHS, VCCI1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, JPA, JRF, VCCI. The datasheet adds RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

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Links

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Product page

www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe8721Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x201Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1109812Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026

Manual

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdf5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026User manual for router RBE871 and satellite RBE870. Chapter 1 describes the Whole Home Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1109793Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says Netgear continues its stingy one year of warranty protection and a 90 day support policy. US market. The maker's page links to its warranty policy without printing the term.

2years5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 23 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023 list 2 years for Whole Home Wi-Fi, Mesh Wi-Fi and Deco. US site. Amazon US also lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

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