Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro Delivers WiFi 7 Speeds in Tests

Netgear’s new Nighthawk M7 Pro mobile router, introduced this year, delivers WiFi 7 and substantially higher theoretical speeds, and in recent hands-on testing it proved more reliable and capable than its predecessor in both rural and home settings. The device supports 5G theoretical throughput of up to 6 Gbps and WiFi rates up to 5.8 Gbps, and is designed to serve as a high-performance portable hotspot for users with many connected devices.

In comparative testing after the M7 Pro’s launch, the router outpaced the Nighthawk M6 Pro, which offered WiFi 6E and 5G speeds up to 2.5 Gbps and WiFi rates to 3.6 Gbps. The M7 Pro adds WiFi 7, a Qualcomm Snapdragon modem for improved signal capture, a larger touchscreen interface and a lighter chassis, and the review found noticeable gains in battery life. Netgear rates the device to handle up to 64 simultaneous connections.

The reviewer evaluated the M7 Pro on extended trips across rural England, including parts of Suffolk and wider East Anglia, and in a home environment. In countryside locations where cellular signals are often weak, the router maintained a usable connection and at one campsite delivered speeds about five times faster...