{
  "id": 18260,
  "title": "Data Byte: This router's signal strength beat most competitors in our lab test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/data-byte-this-routers-signal-strength-beat-most-competitors-in-our",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-07-31T15:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/netgear-orbi-370-router-lab-test-data-byte/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New ZDNET testing results reveal the Netgear Orbi 370 router excels in low interference environments. In a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection, this router achieved the best coverage with a signal strength of -27.2 dBm, placing it in the excellent dBm range of -15 to -30 dBm. This means the Netgear Orbi 370 delivers a strong signal and maximum throughput for most users. Measured across 61 locations in a 12,500 sq. ft. lab with over 20 rooms, the Netgear Orbi 370 showcased its performance as distance and physical obstructions increased. The heat map indicates the router performed exceptionally well close to its location, making it an excellent choice for home offices, gaming rooms, or living rooms for streaming TV shows and movies. Priced at $250 for a two-pack, the Netgear Orbi 370 offers dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz capabilities, focusing primarily on 2.4 GHz for this testing. While it performed well in low interference bands, actual performance may vary based on factors like noise and interference, not solely signal strength.",
  "summary": "ZDNET's latest Data Byte highlights the Netgear Orbi 370's performance in our lab testing. Here's what the numbers say.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}