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Amazon eero Pro 6E vs Google Nest WiFi Pro: Comparison

Amazon eero Pro 6E vs Google Nest WiFi Pro: the band configuration difference

The wan port speed figures are near enough to ignore, 2.5GbE on the Amazon eero Pro 6E versus 1GbE on the Google Nest WiFi Pro. Max lan port speed is closer, 2.5GbE on the Amazon eero Pro 6E versus 1GbE on the Google Nest WiFi Pro. They differ on mesh ecosystem too, Eero on the Amazon eero Pro 6E versus Nest WiFi on the Google Nest WiFi Pro.

Who each one is for

it is the wrong buy for buyers who want granular router configuration options. It is equally the pick for Amazon ecosystem households that want mesh WiFi 6E plus a built-in smart home hub. Take the Google Nest WiFi Pro for households already invested in Google Home, or anyone wanting the simplest possible mesh setup, independently confirmed the easiest option in current comparisons. It is the wrong buy for Apple HomeKit households wanting router-level firewall integration, the Velop MX5503 is the right choice for that ecosystem need. Our rating of the Amazon eero Pro 6E (8/10): simple, well-covered WiFi 6E mesh with a Zigbee hub in every unit, at the cost of advanced configuration. Our rating of the Google Nest WiFi Pro (8/10): the simplest mesh system to live with, and the natural choice inside a Google Home household.

What Amazon eero Pro 6E and Google Nest WiFi Pro have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, wifi standard, supports 6ghz, router type, device type and wifi generation included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 7 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Speed Class the same on the Amazon eero Pro 6E and Google Nest WiFi Pro?

It is. Both are listed at AXE5400, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • WiFi Standard

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Brand

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Amazon
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Google
  • Router Type

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Mesh System
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Mesh System
  • Model Number

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    eero Pro 6E
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Nest WiFi Pro
  • Band Configuration

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Tri-Band
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Tri-Band (includes 6GHz)
  • Device Type

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Mesh System
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Mesh System
  • WiFi Generation

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    WiFi 6E
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    WiFi 6E
  • Supports 6GHz

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Yes
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Yes
  • Speed Class

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    AXE5400
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    AXE5400
  • Spatial Streams Total

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    6
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    6
  • 5GHz Streams

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    2
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    2
  • 6GHz Streams

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    2
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    2
  • WAN Port Speed

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    2.5GbEBest
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    1GbE
  • Max LAN Port Speed

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    2.5GbEBest
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    1GbE
  • Max Client Devices

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    100 devices
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    100 devices
  • WPA3 Support

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Yes
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Yes
  • Mesh Ecosystem

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Eero
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Nest WiFi
  • Smart Home Hub

    Amazon eero Pro 6E
    Zigbee and Thread
    Google Nest WiFi Pro
    Zigbee and Thread

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Amazon eero Pro 6E if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Google Nest WiFi Pro if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAmazon eero Pro 6EGoogle Nest WiFi Pro
    AmazonView on Amazon
    Best BuyView on Best Buy

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Amazon eero Pro 6E

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    Simple, well-covered WiFi 6E mesh with a Zigbee hub in every unit, at the cost of advanced configuration.

    Google Nest WiFi Pro

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The simplest mesh system to live with, and the natural choice inside a Google Home household.

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