# Modern Affordable Routers Netgear Launches More Accessible Orbi and Nighthawk Routers By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/netgear-is-releasing-more-affordable-versions-of-its-orbi-and-nighthawk-routers-183522831.html)  [Netgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-orbi-370-series) is launching more affordable iterations of the flagship Orbi and [Nighthawk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk-rs100) router devices. The Orbi 770 system starts at $700 and it supports [Wi-Fi 7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avm-fritzbox-7690) with 100 simultaneous devices connected all at once. Notably, a three-pack of the system covers up to 8,000 square feet with the pair of 2.5Gb LAN ports that are meant for wired connections such as gaming consoles or other shared storage systems. The external design boasts a cylindrical shape with a slim structure so that it can fit in any space seamlessly. The company notes that the system will work “regardless of the home layout, from the front door to the backyard.” The Nighthawk RS300 is a standalone router that speeds up to 9.3Gbps and has a new omnidirectional internal antenna covering 2,500 square feet of coverage of 100 devices as well. Image Credit: Netgear ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wi-fi 7 Integration:** The integration of Wi-Fi 7 technology in affordable routers supports connections for up to 100 devices, enabling more seamless and powerful home networking setups. - **Broad Coverage Routers:** Routers like the Orbi 770, which cover up to 8,000 square feet, offer extensive coverage, minimizing dead zones in larger homes and offices. - **Omnidirectional Antennas:** The use of new omnidirectional internal antennas, as seen in the Nighthawk RS300, enhances coverage and connectivity strength across a wide area. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Affordable, feature-rich routers such as the Orbi and Nighthawk models are revolutionizing home networking solutions in the consumer electronics sector. - **Telecommunications:** Advancements in router technology, including Wi-Fi 7 and omnidirectional antennas, are reshaping telecommunications with improved performance and broader coverage. - **Smart Home Technologies:** Innovative routers enabling more connected devices and larger coverage areas are central to the growth and functionality of smart home technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-orbi-370-series.md) - [Wide-Coverage Wi-Fi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk-rs100.md) - [Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbi-870-series.md) - [Low-Latency WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-wifi-7.md) - [Advanced High-Speed Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk.md) - [360-Degree WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-wifi-orbi-970-series.md) - [Minimalist Gamer Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-rs300.md) - [Quad-Band WiFi 6E Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesh-wifi-6e-system.md) - [Broad Coverage Next-Gen Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-wave-7.md)