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Select any pair. Differences are computed from manufacturer documentation, not from our measurements — we have not tested these routers.
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“Spec edge” marks the objectively stronger listing. Everything else is a judgment call for your home.
On manufacturer specs alone: different band layouts (Tri-band vs Quad-band). Neither difference predicts coverage or throughput in your home — check placement, backhaul, and the subscription terms before buying.
| Specification | eero Max 7 | NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi class | Wi-Fi 7Aggregate theoretical rate, not single-device speed. | BE27000 |
| Advertised aggregate rate | 4,300 MbpsHigher is more theoretical capacity, not more coverage. | 27,000 Mbps ▲ spec edge |
| Band configuration | Tri-band | Quad-band |
| 6 GHz radio | Included | Included |
| Fastest Ethernet | 10 GbE | 10 GbE |
| Port layout | Per unit: 2× 10G auto-sensing + 2× 2.5G auto-sensingCount WAN and LAN separately; layouts vary by revision. | Router: 1× 10G WAN + 1× 10G LAN + 4× 2.5G LAN; satellite: 1× 10G + 2× 2.5G LAN each |
| Subscription | eero Plus (optional)Paid terms for security or parental features. | NETGEAR Armor (1 year included, then optional) |
| Mesh system | eero meshEcosystems are not interchangeable across brands. | Orbi mesh |
| Multi-Link Operation | Listed | Listed |
Sources: eero documentation · NETGEAR documentation. We have not tested either router.