Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 vs NETGEAR Orbi 870

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 2identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 17,400 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 (21000 Mbit/s vs 3600 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 (4 vs 1). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 32.4 mm more width than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 (112.4 mm vs 80 mm). Product colour: White, Red on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700, White on the NETGEAR Orbi 870. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the NETGEAR Orbi 870.

  • Product colour
    • Mesh Set 1700:White, Red
    • Orbi 870:White
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Mesh Set 1700:3600 Mbit/s
    • Orbi 870:21000 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Mesh Set 1700:WPA3, WPA2
    • Orbi 870:WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Mesh Set 1700:1
    • Orbi 870:4
  • Width
    • Mesh Set 1700:80 mm
    • Orbi 870:112.4 mm
  • Depth
    • Mesh Set 1700:80 mm
    • Orbi 870:146.8 mm
  • Height
    • Mesh Set 1700:37 mm
    • Orbi 870:270.3 mm

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Comparison of Mesh Set 1700, Orbi 870
25 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhite, RedWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 m²
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3600 Mbit/s21000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2WPA3
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one2880 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one688 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm112.4 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm146.8 mm
HeightDiffers37 mm270.3 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.22 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of products includedKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Time controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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