Google Nest Wifi vs Netgear Orbi 960 Series: What is the difference? (2024)

Why is Google Nest Wifi better than Netgear Orbi 960 Series?

• Has beamforming?
• Supports VLAN tagging?
• Supports Matter?
• 3.49GB more internal storage?
  4GBvs0.51GB
• 980 g lighter?
  380 gvs1.36 kg
• 73.03% less body volume?
  1093.84 cm³vs4055.8 cm³
• 169.4 mm shorter?
  110 mmvs279.4 mm
• 80.5 mm narrower?
  110 mmvs190.5 mm

Why is Netgear Orbi 960 Series better than Google Nest Wifi?

• Wi-Fi version?
  Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
• 4330 Mb/s higher Wi-Fi speed?
  4800 Mb/svs470 Mb/s
• Number of Wi-Fi bands?
  Tri-bandvsDual-band
• 1.57x faster CPU speed?
  4 x 2.2 GHzvs4 x 1.4 GHz
• 3 more LAN ports?
  4vs1
• Has DoS protection?
• Has QoS?
• Has IPsec Passthrough?

Google Nest Wifi

Netgear Orbi 960 Series

With more LAN ports you are able to connect more computers to the network directly using LAN cables.

A WAN (Wider Area Network) port is most commonly used to connect the router to the internet. It can also be used to connect to an external private network.

The device can be set up in outdoor environments.

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.

The thickness (or depth) of the product.

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.

Dual band routers have two bands, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band is faster and more stable, with the only downside being that it covers a shorter range than the 2.4GHz band. If you have many connected devices, you may benefit from a tri-band router, which has an additional 5GHz band to reduce network congestion. Finally, there are quad-band routers. These take advantage of Wi-Fi 6E to provide an additional 6GHz band for faster speeds and lower latency.

A higher maximum Wi-Fi speed results in better performance. This is measured in megabits per second.

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.

The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.

With DNS relay or DNS caching, the router stores the response to queries for a short time. This means that the same query will return a quicker response if repeated from another computer in the same network.

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access.

DoS protection guards a content network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. These flood a network with server requests, slowing overall traffic and potentially causing long term interruptions.

WPA3 is a method of connecting to a Wi-Fi network that is more secure than the previous protocol (WPA2). Individual data is better encrypted and it is harder for hackers to gain the password with a brute-force attack.

This is a router feature that is designed to authenticate individual users to an external server using a username and password. It is more secure and complex than WPA.

WPA2-PSK is a method of securing your network using WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) as well as a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) password. This was designed for home users without an enterprise authentication server.

The Wi-Fi security protocols that are available for this device.

This is a security feature in which network access is granted to devices based on their unique MAC address. It can provide increased security, but it can be a risk if the user loses the device.

You can enable L2TP Passthrough. L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocol for carrying data from one device to another securely over the internet.

You can enable IPsec Passthrough, to allow IPsec (IP Security Protocol) encrypted/authenticated data to pass through your router, enabling increased security.

IPv6 is a newer version of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 operates as a separate network to IPv4, and has the capacity for more IP addresses and more features.

Normally, a router broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal in all directions. Using beamforming technology, the router detects where your device is and focuses a stronger signal in that direction, resulting in a better connection.

If you use several of these routers, they can link up with each other to provide a greater area of Wi-Fi coverage. It's particularly useful if you have a large house or apartment.

Matter is a standard for smart home devices. It is backed by various tech companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. The goal is to allow devices to be used across different systems, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.

MU-MIMO helps reduce congestion and increases performance on Wi-Fi networks when many devices are connected at the same time.

VLAN tagging is required by some internet service providers (ISPs) to establish an internet connection.

A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button makes it easier to connect devices (such as printers) to the Wi-Fi network.

There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.