NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router

A entry-level pick in the wi-fi routers line-up, with Wi-Fi 7 up front.

44/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Wi-Fi 79300 Mbpstri-bandBE
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Why we rate it

  • Tri-band
  • VPN client
  • App control
  • Above-average max throughput
  • No mesh capable
  • Below-average wan ports
Score profile

Where the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router wins and loses

Scored against the wi-fi routers class
Wi-FiEthernetCoverageFeatures47332478
Wi-Fi
47
Ethernet and ports
33
Coverage
24
Features
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Class (AX, BE)BE
Max throughput9300
Bandstri-band
Tri-bandYes

Ethernet and ports

LAN ports4
WAN ports1
Max port speed2.5
2.5 GbE ports2

Coverage

Coverage175
Connected devices100

Features

VPN clientYes
App controlYes

More specs

Speed mbps9300
Coverage sqm175
Head to head

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router vs ASUS RT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router

Highlighted cell = better in that row
Wi-FiEthernetCoverageFeatures
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 RouterRT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router
 NETGEARNETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 RouterThis pageASUSRT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router
Overall score44 /10051 /100Better
WIFI standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Max throughput mbps9300Better3600
Bandstri-banddual-band
Max port speed gbps2.52.5
Coverage m2175
Who it's for

Is the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need mesh capable, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.

Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.

What stands out on the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router?

Its tri-band stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000?

The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 scores 45/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.