Netgear RS700S Nighthawk

The Netgear Nighthawk RS700 combines fast 6-GHz performance with the advanced user settings missing from some of its competitors.

Demonstrating what Wi-Fi 7 is truly capable of, the Netgear Nighthawk RS700 delivered the fastest throughput speeds that we have ever seen. It’s good at medium range, too, making this router ideal for smaller homes that want the best speeds. Its high price and the limited number of Wi-Fi 7 devices mean that this is more suitable for early adopters.

One of the first traditional Wi-Fi 7 routers available, Netgear’s Nighthawk RS700S is fast, capable and has configuration options that others lack, but lacks the ability to link different data bands and is very pricey.

A Wi-Fi 7 upgrade at this point in time doesn't make sense for everyone – and it's currently still expensive tech – but if you want a future-proofed router that's going to offer excellent Wi-Fi performance across all but the biggest properties and spaces, the Netgear Nighthawk RS700S is definitely worth a look.