Home networking
Coverage, connections & expansion
eero Pro 7
Best forSimple app-managed Wi-Fi with multi-gigabit ports
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and 5GbE make the Pro 7 appealing for a fast home network with newer devices. Its simple app is part of the attraction, but some extras require a subscription and each node has only two Ethernet ports. Compare the number of nodes included before judging a deal.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Radio bands
- 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz
- Management
- eero mobile app
- Mesh expansion
- Additional compatible eero units
Reasons to choose it
- Simple app management
- Two 5GbE ports per unit
Before you buy
Subscription-gated extras
3 review sourcesTP-Link Archer BE550
Best forMulti-gigabit wired devices and a Wi-Fi 7 home upgrade
A single well-placed BE550 can be the more sensible purchase when one router covers your home. Its 2.5GbE ports and Wi-Fi 7 support leave room for faster devices. Those features do not fix poor placement or make older clients faster, so buy mesh only when coverage is the actual problem.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
- Radio bands
- 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz
- Management
- Tether app and web interface
- Mesh expansion
- EasyMesh compatible
Reasons to choose it
- Five multi-gigabit ports
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
Before you buy
Clients must support the useful radio features
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