What’s the difference between the Netgear Orbi RBK653, RBK753 and RBK853?

Netgear recently released the Orbi RBK653 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. So, how does it compare to the similar RBK753 and RBK853 models?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these three wireless mesh systems.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Netgear Orbi RBK753 and Netgear Orbi RBK853, the new Netgear Orbi RBK653 is slower and has a smaller Wi-Fi coverage area.

The RBK853 is the fastest overall out of this group in addition to supporting the most simultaneous device connections and Ethernet ports.

The RBK753 is the next fastest. With that said, the RBK653 and RBK753 do have the same amount of Ethernet ports in addition to the same maximum amount of simultaneous device connections.

RBK753 vs. RBK753 vs. RBK853 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the RBK753, RBK753 and RBK853 Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems below.

What’s in the Box

The main differences, when it comes to the content included inside each new box, are the routers and satellites.

Both the RBK653 and RBK753 comes with one RBR750 Orbi Router each while the RBK853 includes a RBR850 Orbi Router.

The RBK653 comes with two RBS350 Orbi Satellites while the RBK753 comes with two RBS750 Orbi Satellites. The RBK853 includes two RBS850 Orbi Satellites.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included with each box of these products below:

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK653):

• 1x Orbi Router (RBR750)
• 2x Orbi Satellites (RBS350)
• 1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable
• 1x 12V/2.5A power adapter
• 2x 12V/1.5A power adapters
• 1x Quick start guide

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK753):

• 1x Orbi Router (RBR750)
• 2x Orbi Satellites (RBS750)
• 1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable
• 3x 12V/2.5A power adapters
• 1x Quick start guide

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853):

• 1x Orbi Router (RBR850)
• 2x Orbi Satellites (RBS850)
• 1x 2-meter-long Ethernet cable
• 3x 12V/3.5A power adapters
• 1x Quick start guide

Recommended Internet Provider Speed

When it comes to the recommended speed from your internet provider, the RBK653 and RBK753 can support up to 2 Gbps while the RBK853 support up to 2.5 Gbps.

Wi-Fi Coverage

As for the Wi-Fi coverage, the RBK653 can cover up to 6,000 sq. ft.

You will get more coverage with the RBK753 and RBK853 as both of these Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Systems can reach up to 7,500 sq. ft.

Simultaneous Device Connections

You can connect a maximum of 40 devices at a time with both the RBK653 and RBK753.

With the RBK853, you can connect up to 100 devices simultaneously.

Wi-Fi Speeds

The newer RBK653 is slower than the other two Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems. The RBK853 offers the best bandwidth while the RBK753 offers the second best out of this group.

You can check out the breakdown of the Wi-Fi speeds for all three products below:

RBK653:

• 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps
• 5 GHz: 1200 Mbps
• 5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 2400 Mbps
• Total: AX3000 (3.0 Gbps)

RBK753:

• 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps
• 5 GHz: 1200 Mbps
• 5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 2400 Mbps
• Total: AX4200 (4.2 Gbps)

RBK853:

• 2.4 GHz: 1200 Mbps
• 5 GHz: 2400 Mbps
• 5 GHz (Dedicated Orbi Router and Satellite Wi-Fi link): 1200 Mbps
• Total: AX6000 (6.0 Gbps)

Router Ports

The RBK653 and RBK753 use the same WAN ports. When compared to the other two routers, the RBK853 has a faster WAN port. All the routers offer the same amount of LAN ports.

You can check out the available router ports below:

RBK653:

• 1x 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
• 3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

RBK753:

• 1x 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
• 3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

RBK853:

• 1x 2.5 Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
• 3x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

Satellite Ports

The RBK853 does come with twice the amount on Ethernet ports on its routers when compared to the RBK653 and RBK753.

You can find a breakdown of the available LAN ports for each satellite of all three products below:

RBK653:

• 2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each

RBK753:

• 2x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each

RBK853:

• 4x 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports each

Orbi Mobile App

These three Netgear Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Systems all support the Orbi Mobile App. With this smartphone application, you can manage your home network, which includes monitoring the device, monitoring the data usage, running speed tests, setting up the guest Wi-Fi access and more.

Security Features

When it comes to the security features, all three products support NETGEAR Armor, which provides antivirus protection and data theft prevention.

You can also set up a Guest Wi-Fi network that makes it secure for your guests to access the Internet using your connection.

Moreover, you can use the NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls to help manage your kids’ online time.

Finally, all three systems feature 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK.

Support

If you buy the RBK653, RBK753 or RBK853 from a NETGEAR authorized reseller, then you will get 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days from the purchase date.

Warranty

A NETGEAR limited 1-year hardware warranty is included with the NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK653), NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK753) and NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853).

Resources:

• https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK653/RBK653_DS.pdf
• https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK753/RBK753_DS.pdf
• https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/mesh/RBK853_NA_DS.pdf