Netgear Nighthawk RS300 review

Netgear Nighthawk RS300 is the most balanced Wi-Fi 7 router on this list for a typical home. Netgear rates it BE9300, with tri-band Wi-Fi 7 across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz and speeds up to 9.3 Gbps. It covers up to 2,500 sq. ft. and handles up to 100 concurrent devices. The wired side is the real upgrade over older Gigabit routers: a 2.5 Gbps internet port, two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, two Gigabit LAN ports and a USB 3.0 port. A quad-core 2.0 GHz processor runs it, and the Nighthawk app handles setup with any service provider. Netgear lists separate main, IoT and guest networks, WPA3, VPN support and automatic firmware updates. Netgear Armor, powered by Bitdefender, is an optional subscription. Netgear listed the RS300 at $269.99, down from $299.99, when we checked. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test the router ourselves.

Who it is for

most homes moving to Wi-Fi 7 on a mid-range budget

Price

$269.99 at Netgear (regular $299.99).

RS300, up to 9.3 Gbps $269.99 current price $269.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (BE9300) with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands and speeds up to 9.3 Gbps
• One 2.5 Gbps internet port, two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports and two Gigabit LAN ports
• Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. and up to 100 concurrent devices
• Quad-core 2.0 GHz processor and four internal antennas with high-power amplifiers
• Separate main, IoT and guest networks, WPA3 and VPN support

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Netgear listed it at $269.99, $30 below its $299.99 regular price
• Strength: 2.5 Gbps internet port handles multi-gig plans up to 2.5 Gbps
• Strength: USB 3.0 port and automatic firmware updates are included
• Weakness: No 10 Gbps port, unlike the RS700S and Archer BE800
• Weakness: Supports up to 100 devices, half the RS700S's 200
• Weakness: Netgear Armor security is an optional paid subscription after the trial

Key facts

• Price checked: $269.99 at Netgear
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7, tri-band, up to 9.3 Gbps
• Ports: 2.5G WAN, 2x 2.5G LAN, 2x 1G LAN, USB 3.0
• Coverage: Up to 2,500 sq. ft.
• Devices: Up to 100

Where it ranks

Netgear Nighthawk RS300 is No. 1 in our Best Wireless Routers verdict.