AirPort Time Capsule vs. NETGEAR Orbi RBK753S

[mstgkillr]

I currently have two of the latest AirPort Time Capsules and considering upgrading (if it's worth it) to an Orbi RBK753S system.

I have 20 Mbps CenturyLink DSL internet service, and see 20 Mbps download speeds throughout the house, ping around 40 ms, and upload around 2 Mbps. I'm using the provided CenturyLink modem/router in transparent bridge mode, with the AirPort Time Capsules as routers, the second AirPort Time Capsule extending the network. I also had to configure IPv6 to link-local only, and I have not idea what this means... just read the solution online.

So, is there any benefit to upgrading, or is my internet so slow that I will not really see any improvements.

 

[Apple_Robert]

If you are currently experiencing good coverage and speed given your internet service, upgrading isn't really going to change your experience, although it may change some spec numbers for the better. In my opinion, you should keep what you have until and unless something changes in your setup or need.

 

[fat jez]

Unless you need to shift a lot of data wirelessly around your house, stick with the Time Capsules. They're not holding back your internet access.

WiFi 6 kit is still absurdly expensive at the moment, waiting a bit longer will hopefully bring prices down.

 

[svanstrom]

I currently have two of the latest AirPort Time Capsules and considering upgrading (if it's worth it) to an Orbi RBK753S system.

I have 20 Mbps CenturyLink DSL internet service, and see 20 Mbps download speeds throughout the house, ping around 40 ms, and upload around 2 Mbps. I'm using the provided CenturyLink modem/router in transparent bridge mode, with the AirPort Time Capsules as routers, the second AirPort Time Capsule extending the network. I also had to configure IPv6 to link-local only, and I have not idea what this means... just read the solution online.

So, is there any benefit to upgrading, or is my internet so slow that I will not really see any improvements.

If it works and you're getting the speeds that you are paying for there's no need to put money into something that potentially could bring problems that you don't have today.

Do you have any actual problems, like you noticing any limitations?