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mhsommer
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Aug 06, 2020

Comparing Orbi CBK40-100Nas and NETGEAR C7800-200NAS

I have Comcast and want to know which Modem/ Router is a better product. Any help is appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Michael

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 07, 2020

    Its a loaded statement. and a lot depends on usage and home setup. 

    The orbi devices aren't going to have the same peak speeds as a flagship single device product like the C7800 but its going to have higher average speeds at distance because of its satellites and wireless/wired backhaul.

     

    to simplify it:

    if you live in a larger home, have dead spots, or need better coverage overall, the orbi is going to be better.

    if you live in a small home/apartment and/or  just want more capabilities closer to the router, then the c7800 is going to be better. 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 07, 2020

    The CBK40 is better then the C7800 IMO.

    mhsommer wrote:

    I have Comcast and want to know which Modem/ Router is a better product. Any help is appreciated.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Michael

     

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Aug 07, 2020

      I haven't used the CBK40 but did compare have a RBk43 to compare my C7800 to. Both worked well. but the C7800 did have higher peak throughput speeds as well as it was capable of gigabit speeds on my ISP (xfinity). 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Aug 07, 2020

        The CBK40 is also capable of near 900Mpbs though some ISPs will probably required a D3.1 modem. The CBR is only 3.0.