Difference between RBK22 and RBK40

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 11, 2018
I would recommend going with your home size needs as well. Most routers cover up to about 1100-1500 sq feet by themselves. I have a 5000sq ft home and use a 40 series system in place. Router at one end of the home up stairs and just 1 satellite at the opposite end 40 feet away. I have great coverage and performances for my home.

https://www.netgear.com/orbi/wifi-systems.aspx

maaky4 wrote:

Thanks for the info.
I did take a look at those, and didn't find anything different except for the ports. However, while talking to a customer representative, I was told that the RBK40 is superior in performace in comparison to the RBK20.

Really not sure how to go about it.
michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 11, 2018
maaky4 wrote:
Really not sure how to go about it.

What's the price difference where you are?
- maaky4
  Aspirant
  Dec 11, 2018
  Not much actually.
  
  I've found the RBK22 for $180 and the RBK40 for $230.
  
  It makes sense paying more if the latter is superior in terms of performance. Looks like the RBK22 is a newer model.
  
  I'm surprised that Netgear Support couldn't provide me a precise answer for this issue.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 11, 2018
    RBK22:
    
    Technical Specifications • Orbi AC2200 Router & AC2200 Satellite (866+866+400Mbps)† • Simultaneous Tri-band WiFi - Radio 1: IEEE® 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz– 256QAM support
    
    - Radio 2: IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz– 256QAM support - Radio 3: IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz– 256QAM support • Tx/Rx: 2x2 (2.4GHz) + 2x2 (5GHz) + 2x2 (5GHz) dedicated backhaul • IEEER 802.11a/b/g/n/ac • MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming • Implicit & Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz & 5GHz bands • WiFi Security: WPA/PSK2 • Processor – Router - Powerful Quad-Core 710MHz processor • Memory – Router - 256MB Flash and 512MB RAM • Antenna - Four (4) high performance internal antennas each • Ports – Orbi Router - Two (2) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports - One (1) WAN & one (1) LAN • Ports – Orbi Satellite - Two (2) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports • Power On/Off switch • Push Button WPS and SYNC support • Voice Control - Amazon Alexa™ - The Google© Assistant • Circle® with Disney – Smart Parental Controls to manage content and time online for all your devices. Learn more at netgear.com/circle
    
    RBK40:
    
    Technical Specifications • Orbi AC2200 Router & AC2200 Satellite (866+866+400Mbps)† • Simultaneous Tri-band WiFi - Radio 1: IEEE® 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz– 256QAM support - Radio 2: IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz– 256QAM support - Radio 3: IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz– 256QAM support • Dedicated Backhaul Technology • Four (4) high-performance antennas with highpower amplifiers • Implicit/Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz bands (866+866+400Mbps)† • MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming on multiple devices • Four (4) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports - Orbi Router (RBR40): 1 WAN & 3 LAN - Orbi Satellite (RBS40): 4 LAN • Security - WPA/WPA2-PSK support - Guest WiFi Network is easy to setup separate & secure Internet access for guests
    
    The RBK40 series data sheets don't mention Memory or CPU, however the RBK44 does:
    
    Processor - Router & Satellites - Powerful quad core 710MHz processor each • Memory - Router - 4GB flash and 512MB RAM
    
    Not sure if this is applicable to the RBK40 series or not. I believe it is as all the RBK4# series use the RBR40 router.
    
    Mostly the main differences is the LAN ports in back between the 20 and 40 series. Wifi is the same.

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Difference between RBK22 and RBK40