Let me tell you, this router is like upgrading from a bicycle to a sports car for your internet. The moment I unboxed the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300, its compact design surprised me - it's about 30% smaller than my old router yet promises way more power.

The real magic happens when you turn it on. That WiFi 7 speed? Absolutely bonkers. I clocked download speeds hitting 1.2GB/s while transferring files between devices - my old WiFi 6 setup never came close to this. Streaming 4K on multiple TVs while gaming online? Zero buffering, zero lag.

The coverage is insane too. My 2,300 sq ft home gets full bars everywhere - even in the backyard where my old router couldn't reach. The Beamforming+ tech actually seems to work better than advertised, focusing signals directly to my devices like some sort of WiFi spotlight.

Security nerds will love this: The out-of-box NETGEAR Armor stopped three intrusion attempts in my first week of use (who knew my smart fridge was such a hacker target?). The automatic firmware updates give me peace of mind I'm always protected.

Setup took all of 8 minutes using the Nighthawk app - though tech-savvy users might prefer diving into the web interface for more advanced controls like QoS prioritization for gaming devices.

The only hiccup? At $400, it's definitely an investment. But considering it handles my 65+ connected devices without breaking a sweat and future-proofs my network for years, I'd say it's worth every penny for serious streamers, gamers or smart home enthusiasts.