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Netgear’s £529 hotspot tested — WiFi 7 speed without killing your phone battery (aff)

The Netgear Nighthawk M7 supports global eSIM data packages across 140+ countries and delivers speeds up to 3.6Gbps with WiFi 7 and 10-hour battery life, Netgear claims.

  • The Nighthawk M7, a portable 5G WiFi 7 router, is now on sale at 529 pounds and features a Qualcomm SDX72 chipset, with few deals available.
  • Because smartphone hotspots have limits, they drain battery, reduce speed and signal, and can quickly exhaust limited data plans, while the Netgear eSIM marketplace companion app offers data across more than 140 countries.
  • On paper, the M7 offers a claimed WiFi speed of 3.6Gbps, supports 32 connected gadgets, delivers 10 hours of battery life, and includes USB-C/Ethernet wired options plus a small single-button display.
  • A field test in a motorhome found that the reviewer reported the M7 reliably supplied signal to everything from a smartphone to a Meta Quest headset, with the device size being compact but not pocket-sized, positioning it below the Netgear M7 Pro cousin priced around £800.
  • Looking at buyer trade-offs, reviewers say the M7 is overkill for light browsing but fits demanding users needing strong WiFi on the move.
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Netgear’s £529 hotspot tested — WiFi 7 speed without killing your phone battery (aff)

A powerful portable router promises stronger signals, flexible data plans and fewer compromises than relying on a smartphone hotspot

·Leeds, United Kingdom
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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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