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MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router vs eero 7

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems at a similar price

The MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the eero 7 at 5.5/10.

The MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router leads on software and security and value.

The eero 7 leads on wired ports and coverage.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands.

The biggest difference is software and security, where the MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router scores 7/10 to the eero 7's 4/10.

MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router

MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The MERCUSYS MR80X suits people who want a low-cost Wi-Fi 6 router for a small home with a gigabit connection. It covers the basics well, with guest networks, a VPN server and WPA3 listed. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs multi-gig ports, a wide-coverage mesh out of the box or lots of wired devices.

Typically about £34.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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eero 7

eero 7

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The eero 7 is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router for households that want easy setup and broad coverage without managing much. It suits people who will use it as a smart home hub, since it supports Zigbee, Thread and Matter. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants every feature without a subscription or needs a 6 GHz band.

Typically about £169.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Routereero 7
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/106/10
Software and security25%7/104/10
Wired ports20%5/106/10
Coverage15%5/106/10
Value15%8/106/10
Overall6.2/105.5/10

Specifications

SpecMERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Routereero 7
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), compatible with 11ac/a/b/g/nWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bands and speed classDual-band: 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 160 MHz channels, 1024-QAM; marketed as AX3000Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz)
WAN port1x Gigabit WAN (1 Gbps)not listed
LAN ports3x Gigabit LAN (datasheet; V6 page lists 5x, so revision-dependent)not listed
Mesh nodes in the box0 extra nodes (single router, no nodes in box)1 node per unit when sold singly; 2-pack and 3-pack available
Rated coverageNo manufacturer-rated area; four 5 dBi fixed omni antennas and beamforming2,000 sq. ft. per router
Security and VPN featuresWPA3-SAE (needs client support), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, SPI firewall, IP/MAC binding, 2.4 and 5 GHz guest networks, OpenVPN/PPTP/L2TP/IPsec server and clients, parental controls, QoS, IPTV tag VLAN, IPv6, Smart Connectnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router

  • + Wi-Fi 6 with 160 MHz channels and 1024-QAM
  • + VPN server and clients plus guest networks on both bands
  • + Owners describe it as very affordable and stable
  • − Gigabit-only ports, with three LAN ports on the datasheet
  • − No manufacturer-rated coverage area and no nodes in the box
  • − Owners report no repeater mode and no wall-mount holes

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE or 10GbE wired ports
  • People who need many wired connections without adding a switch
  • Owners of larger homes who want a mesh kit with nodes in the box
Read the full MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router review ›

eero 7

  • + Wi-Fi 7 with two auto-sensing 2.5GbE ports
  • + Easy setup and good coverage, according to owners
  • + Zigbee, Thread and Matter support built in
  • − Advanced features need a paid eero Plus subscription
  • − Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz band
  • − Signal weakens through thick walls, owners report

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want advanced router features without paying a subscription
  • Buyers who need a 6 GHz band for busy, device-heavy networks
  • Homelabbers who need confirmed VLAN or VPN server support
Read the full eero 7 review ›

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