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Head-to-head
Google Nest Wifi Pro vs Amazon Eero 7 vs TP-Link Deco BE63
Verdict
Google
Easy, affordable, and a tidy fit for Google households, but gigabit-only ports cap its ceiling and real-world speeds trail newer Wi-Fi 7 kits. A 2022 design with no successor in sight.
eero
A friendly, affordable upgrade for smaller and mid-size homes, but dual-band means you're buying Wi-Fi 7 the standard, not Wi-Fi 7 the speed. Skip it if you have multi-gig internet.
TP-Link
The mesh we'd point most buyers to first: fast, generously equipped, and priced like it wants to win. HomeShield's basic tier is free, and only the deepest power-user controls are missing.
Best for
Google
Google and Matter households after an inexpensive, easy mesh with a built-in Thread border router, on internet around a gigabit or less.
eero
Smaller and mid-size homes that want the easiest possible Wi-Fi 7 upgrade and don't have multi-gig internet.
TP-Link
Most large homes that want real Wi-Fi 7 speed, plenty of 2.5-gig ports for wired devices, and no recurring fee for the security basics.
Avoid if
Google
You have multi-gig internet, want the fastest Wi-Fi, or need a system with a clear future upgrade path.
eero
You want the full speed of Wi-Fi 7 (that needs the 6 GHz band), or you have internet faster than 2.5 Gbps.
TP-Link
You have internet faster than 2.5 Gbps and need a 10-gig port, or you want enterprise-grade manual network control.
Score breakdown
ease
Google
8.5
eero
9.0
TP-Link
8.0
speed
Google
6.5
eero
7.0
TP-Link
8.5
value
Google
7.5
eero
8.5
TP-Link
9.5
backhaul
Google
5.5
eero
7.0
TP-Link
8.5
coverage
Google
7.5
eero
7.5
TP-Link
8.5
features
Google
8.0
eero
7.5
TP-Link
8.0
Specs
note
Delisted by Google; still sold via third-party retailers
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ports
2x Gigabit Ethernet per router (no multi-gig)
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coverage
Up to 2,200 sq ft per router; about 6,600 sq ft (3-pack)
Amazon rates up to ~2,000 sq ft per unit (about 6,000 sq ft for the 3-pack)
Suits most large multi-room homes in the 3-pack
released
2022
2025
2024
security
WPA3 (off by default); automatic updates
WPA3; advanced security and parental controls require eero Plus ($9.99/mo)
HomeShield — free basic tier; HomeShield Pro subscription for advanced
smart home
Thread border router, Matter support; Google Home app
Matter support; integrates with Alexa and eero smart-home features
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max devices
100 per node
100+
200+
configuration
3-pack (priced here); single unit and 2-pack also sold
3-pack (priced here); single unit and 2-pack also sold
3-pack (priced here); also sold as single unit and 2-pack
wifi standard
Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), AXE5400, 2x2
Wi-Fi 7, dual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz) — no 6 GHz
Wi-Fi 7, tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), BE10000
ports per node
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2x 2.5 GbE
4x 2.5 GbE + 1x USB 3.0
max wired speed
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Up to 2.3 Gbps (2.5 GbE)
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max wireless speed
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Up to 1.8 Gbps
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backhaul
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Wired (2.5 GbE) or wireless tri-band
channels
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320 MHz, MLO, 4K-QAM
also sold as
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Deco 7 Pro BE63 in some 2026 listings (distinct from BE65 Pro)
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