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Amazon eero 7 vs D-Link COVR-X1870: Comparison
Amazon eero 7 and D-Link COVR-X1870 differ on speed class: Amazon eero 7 at BE5000, D-Link COVR-X1870 at AX1800 (up to 1.8Gbps combined), which puts Amazon eero 7 ahead on that measure. They match on router type and mu-mimo/ofdma.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Coverage Area | 4000 sq ft | 3700 |
| Wired Ports | 2x 2.5GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN per node | 2x Gigabit per unit |
| Special Features | Alexa integration, eero app setup, optional eero Plus subscription for advanced security | D-Link EXO app, WPA3 security |
| Speed Class | BE5000 | AX1800 (up to 1.8Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Support | TrueMesh adaptive routing | Native COVR mesh, seamless roaming |
Verdict
Amazon eero 7
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The easiest on-ramp to WiFi 7 for households already in the eero or Amazon ecosystem.
D-Link COVR-X1870
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
An affordable entry into WiFi 6 mesh, adequate for typical households but outclassed on throughput by tri-band competitors.