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Amazon eero 6+ vs GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal: Comparison

Amazon eero 6+ and GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal differ on wifi standard: Amazon eero 6+ at WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal at WiFi 5 (802.11ac).

Specs

Specification
Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
Amazon eero 6+
GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal (WiFi 5/Travel Router/Dual-Band/Pocket-Sized)
GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
BrandAmazonGL.iNet
Router TypeMesh SystemTravel
Band ConfigurationDual-BandDual-Band (300Mbps 2.4GHz, 867Mbps 5GHz)
Special Featureseero app setup, seamless node handoffCompact 145g design, converts wired/wireless public networks into a private WiFi hotspot, Cloudflare encryption support, USB-C power (5V/3A)

Price comparison

RetailerAmazon eero 6+GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal
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Verdict

Amazon eero 6+

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Strong gigabit mesh coverage for the money, as long as WiFi 6 is enough for the household.

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