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)
Published: 2019-04-29, Author: Adrian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Stronger and more robust Wi-Fi signal, Superb Alexa integration, Rich sounding Harman Kardon speaker, Snazzy design that fits nicely in the home
An expensive Mesh system for the added features, Occasional device disconnects and some rebooting required, Will only work with designated Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi router
If you've already got Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi then the Voice is a logical purchase to bring enhanced connectivity to the home along with better-than-Echo sound quality along with the typical Alexa voice-control smarts.That said, it's also pricey for what you'r...
Published: 2019-03-23, Author: James , review by: kitguru.net
Amazon Alexa and mesh WiFi in one package, Excellent mono audio quality and power, Great 802.11n coverage, Decent 802.11ac coverage, Smartphone app includes most key settings, Extensive features in Web management interface
802.11ac performance not as fast as standalone NETGEAR Orbi, Expensive, RBR50's USB port for printer sharing only, KitGuru Says: The NETGEAR Orbi Voice bundles premium-grade Amazon Alexa speaker capabilities with very good mesh WiFi, albeit at a premium p
The NETGEAR Orbi Voice is an impressive package. Its wireless networking abilities aren't quite as good as the best NETGEAR standalone mesh WiFi setups, but it's still better than the competition from other brands. So while we would still love to see this...
It's expensive, but we can't fault the high-speed Wi-Fi performance and mesh networking features of the Orbi Voice system. It's one of the fastest mesh systems we've tested.The price also includes a smart speaker which works well too, and is a good option...
Excellent combination of Wi-Fi and smart speaker, Great Wi-Fi performance, High-quality audio
Alexa has limitations on this system
Verdict A clever, well-implemented device – the Netgear Orbi Voice gives you everything you need, but suffers from a few limitations out of its control. Pros Excellent combination of Wi-Fi and smart speaker Great Wi-Fi performance High-quality audio Cons...
Music not always top-quality, No Bluetooth/AirPlay, Will cost you
Netgear Orbi VoiceThe Netgear Orbi Voice ticks a lot of boxes: it works well as a mesh Wi-Fi networking system (really well), as a smart speaker (really well), and as a standalone speaker (pretty well). Why buy three devices when you can get everything to...
Published: 2019-03-01, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Looks good, Sounds good, Powerful networking, Reasonably easy to set up
Sound needs tweaking, Not standalone, Expensive, App can be buggy
The Netgear Orbi Voice is an odd product, one with a lot of competitors – and none at all. It's hard to compare it to smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod, because it's not a standalone product, and it comes with networking hardware those...
The Orbi Voice satellite is available to purchase on its own (ideal if you already have an Orbi system and you want to expand it), Tri-band, so so more devices can connect to your wi-fi network without seeing each of the devices speed restricted, Simple a
You need to subscribe to get the most out of the parental controls, There are no USB ports on the Orbi Voice so you can't connect devices like a printer to the network, and there only two ethernet ports on each device
If you're looking for a whole home wi-fi system that goes that little bit further, the Netgear Orbi Voice is ideal. Not only does it ensure you get seamless wi-fi throughout your home and helps prevent internet black spots, but the satellite also doubles...
Abstract: Though Amazon Echo and Google Home are two of the most popular smart speakers on the market, other premium speakers that offer superb audio quality such as the Apple Home Pod, Google Home Max and Alexa-enabled Sonos One have been on the rise this year.On...
Overall, the Orbi does the job and more. If your current stock router just is not doing the job at home, then consider Netgear's alternative. It is slightly expensive though, since it is only available online. The 2-pack is available online for about RM 1...
