Google’s Nest Wi-Fi Pro performed the best of the mesh Wi-Fi systems we tested. This tri-band model consistently hit the highest speeds across each floor and from a distance. If you have a gigabit network plan, this is the best option to make the most of it.
After you plug the Nest Wi-Fi Pro into your modem, it instantly pops up on the Google Home app. With a click, you give the system a network name and password for a fast setup that takes under 3 minutes. Managing the router is straightforward; there are no sub-menus to get lost in, and you control the system via toggle switches, which can activate a setting like pausing Wi-Fi or prioritizing higher bandwidth gadgets for streaming or gaming.
There’s not as much depth as the Eero offers, like blocking specific apps or ads, but Google’s UI cuts the bloat to serve as the most organized interface we used.
Unlike the compact Eero 6+ pucks above, the Nest Wi-Fi Pro nodes are large and glossy capsules. These dimensions are necessary to house the more powerful antennas, which provide up to 2,200 square feet of coverage per node. While standing on the same floor as the base router, we saw download speeds of 803 Mbps.
The Nest’s powerful signal strength blankets huge spaces—perfect if you want to extend Wi-Fi to a finished basement or backyard, as you likely won’t have to buy an additional node for these areas.
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