NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90  Router Review

Reviewed Jan 26, 2026 at 03:43pm
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1 
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90
7.6
Apartment/Condo 
6.6
Multi-Level House 
8.2
Speed 
5.7
Range 
 0

We're working on a new router test methodology to evaluate wireless gaming performance. In the meantime, we've published this router's test results for everyone to see, so you can compare them with other routers. If you have any questions about this product, please let us know.

Our Verdict

7.6
Apartment/Condo 
6.6
Multi-Level House 
8.2
Speed 
5.7
Range 
  • 7.6
    Apartment/Condo
  • 6.6
    Multi-Level House

  • Performance Usages

  • 8.2
    Speed
  • 5.7
    Range
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jan 26, 2026: Review published.
    2.  Updated Nov 17, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Oct 06, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
    4.  Updated Sep 26, 2025: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    7.7
    Dimensions
    Height
    7.24" (18.4 cm)
    Width
    2.60" (6.6 cm)
    Depth
    4.80" (12.2 cm)
    Depth With Cables
    6.50" (16.5 cm)
    8.1
    Network Ports
    WAN Port Speed
    2.5 Gbps
    LAN Port Count
    4
    10 Gbps Ports
    0
    2.5 Gbps Ports
    1
    1 Gbps Ports
    4
    10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
    0
    USB Ports
    USB-A 3.0 Ports
    0
    USB-A 2.0 Ports
    0
    USB-C Ports
    0
    USB-C Speed
    N/A
    In The Box
    0.0
    Wall/Ceiling Mount
    Mount Type
    None
    Wi-Fi
    5.7
    Interior Long Range
    Lowest Speed
    41 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    205 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    N/A
    Test Configuration
    Standalone
    8.2
    Interior Short Range
    Highest Speed
    1,190 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    711 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    N/A
    Test Configuration
    Standalone
    8.3
    Wi-Fi Specifications
    Wi-Fi Version
    Wi-Fi 7 (be)
    6GHz Band
    No
    Multi Band
    Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
    DFS Channels
    Yes