NETGEAR Orbi 370 (RBE373) vs TP-Link Deco BE23
More compact official Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems.
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Best for: Wi-Fi 7, official 5 Gbps official combined class, dual-band, 2 official Ethernet ports, up to 2.5 Gbps
Check price at AmazonBest for: Wi-Fi 7, official BE3600 class, dual-band, 2 official Ethernet ports, up to 2.5 Gbps
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | NETGEAR Orbi 370 (RBE373) | TP-Link Deco BE23 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Wi-Fi generationThe official Wi-Fi generation published on the maker's specification table (Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E or 7). | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 | 20% |
| Official combined PHY rateThe official BE/AX/AC class number (for example BE10000 = 10,000 Mbps). If the class token is not listed, we add the official per-band PHY rates and label that figure computed. eero's 'wireless speeds up to' claims are not this field. | 5000 Mbps | 3600 Mbps | 35% |
| Fastest official Ethernet portThe fastest official Ethernet port on the main unit (router or primary node), from the maker's port table or official technical-spec PDF. | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 30% |
| Official Ethernet port countHow many official Ethernet ports the main unit has. Satellite-only ports on a mesh pack are not added to this count. | 2 ports | 2 ports | 15% |
| Official Wi-Fi class (spec table or official title) | 5 Gbps official combined | BE3600 | info |
| Sum of official per-band PHY rates (computed) | 7500 Mbps | 3570 Mbps | info |
| Official radio bands | Dual-band | Dual-band | info |
| Official spatial streams | 4 | Not listed | info |
| Official Ethernet wording | Technical Specifications RBE373 Whole Home Dual-band Mesh WiFi 7 System 370 Series Unlock True Multi-Gig Performance with WiFi 7 Orbi WiFi 7 is in a class of its own, designed for a new era of entertainment, hybrid work, and smart home convenience. The Orbi 370 Series unlocks … | • 2x 2.5 Gbps*Per Deco Unit Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing | info |
| Source note | Ethernet port count and speed taken from the official technical specification (PDF or support article) for this model. | Not listed | info |
| Wi-Fi encryption (official table) | Not listed | WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA3-Personal | info |
| MeshPick score | 3.3/10 | 3.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
NETGEAR Orbi 370 (RBE373)
Better published figure on: Official combined PHY rate.
What we like
- Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Official table lists a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
Watch out for
- Official table lists a dual-band radio (no dedicated 6 GHz band)
TP-Link Deco BE23
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official table lists Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Official table lists a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
Watch out for
- Official table lists a dual-band radio (no dedicated 6 GHz band)
Verdict
Both official tables list Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet; compare the official combined figure and official port count.
- NETGEAR Orbi 370 (RBE373): NETGEAR official technical specifications PDF: RBE373_TS
- NETGEAR Orbi 370 (RBE373): NETGEAR official technical specifications PDF
- TP-Link Deco BE23: TP-Link official specifications: Deco BE23