Testseek.com have collected 57 expert reviews of the Netgear RBK50V Orbi Voice bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear RBK50V Orbi Voice bluetooth portable speaker.
May 2019
(78%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(40%)
1 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good Wi-Fi performance
Whether purchased as a bundle with an Orbi router or added to an existing Orbi network
Extends the range of your Orbi network while adding an Alexa-powered smart speaker to the mix
Attractive industrial design and audio perf
Excellent performance
Alexa voice assistant built-in
Dedicated backhaul router-to-extension channel
Built-in speakers and microphones
Configure with app or browser
The editors didn't like
Compatible only with Orbi-series routers
Slightly inferior to the Sonos One in terms of musical fidelity
Limited list of compatible music-streaming apps (and no Chromecast audio support)
Very good Wi-Fi performance, whether purchased as a bundle with an Orbi router or added to an existing Orbi network, Extends the range of your Orbi network while adding an Alexa-powered smart speaker to the mix, Attractive industrial design and audio perf
Compatible only with Orbi-series routers, Slightly inferior to the Sonos One in terms of musical fidelity, Limited list of compatible music-streaming apps (and no Chromecast audio support)
And that last observation sums up my opinion of the Orbi Voice quite well. In the end, it's a better home networking device than it is a speaker—smart or not. I wouldn't recommend it for critical listening sessions, but I wouldn't recommend the Sonos One...
Abstract: It wasn't long ago that networking devices were ugly and arcane, hidden in closets and set up just by IT professionals. About five years ago, routers like Netgear's Nighthawk emerged as devices to be kept on the desktop and configured as part of a perform...
Published: 2018-11-26, Author: Brian , review by: tomsguide.com
Excellent performance, Alexa voice assistant built-in, Dedicated backhaul router-to-extension channel, Built-in speakers and microphones, Configure with app or browser
Muddy audio, Large devices, 90-day support, Long setup
Netgear Orbi Voice breaks new ground for home networking by combining voice interaction with a mesh router and a speaker satellite. One of the best-performing mesh kits around, the Orbi Voice is easy to set up, uses Alexa voice control, and can be configu...
Published: 2018-10-16, Author: Ken , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: I can see the kids arguing now: “You got your smart speaker in my mesh network! No, you got your mesh network in my smart speakers! It's two-two-two great technologies in one!”The Orbi Voice is a new offering from Netgear that ups the ante on their existi...
Orbi Voice is a really interesting product that you can use to eliminate a couple of devices in your home. If you were looking to improve your WiFi network, or add another satellite to your home, then this is a no-brainer, as you can also bring Alexa into...
And that last observation sums up my opinion of the Orbi Voice quite well. In the end, it's a better home networking device than it is a speaker—smart or not. I wouldn't recommend it for critical listening sessions, but I wouldn't recommend the Sonos One...
Published: 2019-05-10, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
And that last observation sums up my opinion of the Orbi Voice quite well. In the end, it's a better home networking device than it is a speaker—smart or not. I wouldn't recommend it for critical listening sessions, but I wouldn't recommend the Sonos One...
Excellent Mesh Wi-Fi performance, Good quality audio performance, Easy to setup and install, Useful Orbi app, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports (Router), Attractive design
Expensive, Smart speaker not very smart, No dedicated app for smart speaker, Occasionally disconnects
Currently available for around £370, the Orbi Voice RBK50V gives you a dual unit Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi system, of which one unit is the smart speaker. Featuring audio by Harman/Kardon, Amazon Alexa control and all backed up by Netgear's excellent Mesh Wi-Fi...
Great wireless performance, Alexa works seamlessly, Lovely sound quality
Very expensive, Security and parental control features cost extra, Teething problems while setting up
I like the Orbi Voice very much – but two things factor into that. First, in my own home, the room that's most in need of Alexa also conveniently happens to be a good central location for a Wi-Fi mesh satellite. In a house with a different layout, siting...
