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Eddo_Edster
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Mar 16, 2020
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RBK50V satellite vs RBK50

Hi all,   Is there a performance difference between the Orbi voice satellite vs the "normal" satellite? I am not crying out for an Alexa speaker (mainly use Google Assistant) but an additional spea...
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    plemans
    Mar 16, 2020

    The main difference from the RBS40V and the RBS50V is the wireless backhaul. RBS40V has 866mbps backhaul and the RBS50 has 1766mbps. 

    I've never noticed a differnce with mine other than when max speed testing. 

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robmora
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Mar 21, 2020

Hello.   I am trying to make a purchase decision.   The RBK50 is $100 more than the RBK50V.   I don't think I care about voice and would rather have the two ports, but then again I'd rather save $100 right now.  I have an older home and don't think I can put the speaker in a useful place, which is why I would rather have the ports.   Are there any other differenes between the two that I am missing?