eero 6+ vs eero 7

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

The eero 7 scores 5.5/10 overall, ahead of the eero 6+ at 4.2/10.

The eero 7 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, wired ports, coverage and value.

They score the same on software and security.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the eero 7 scores 6/10 to the eero 6+'s 3/10.

eero 6+

4.2/10verdict: skip

The eero 6+ is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh router for a home that wants smart home control built into the router. It suits buyers who connect few wired devices and mainly want wireless coverage. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs several wired ports, network segmentation or free content filtering.

Typically about £139.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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eero 7

5.5/10verdict: wait for deal

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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	eero 6+	eero 7
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	5/10	6/10
Software and security	25%	4/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	3/10	6/10
Coverage	15%	5/10	6/10
Value	15%	4/10	6/10
Overall		4.2/10	5.5/10

Specifications

Spec	eero 6+	eero 7
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), AX3000 rating, 2x2 antenna array	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 on each band, 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz)
WAN port	Two auto-sensing gigabit (1 GbE) Ethernet ports for WAN and/or LAN	not listed
LAN ports	Shared with the WAN ports; the two 1 GbE ports can be used as LAN; no separate LAN port count published	not listed
Mesh nodes in the box	1 eero 6+ in the single-unit box; 2-pack and 3-pack sold	1 node per unit when sold singly; 2-pack and 3-pack available
Rated coverage	Up to 1,500 sq ft per router; up to 4,500 sq ft with a 3-pack	2,000 sq. ft. per router
Security and VPN features	Zigbee, Thread and Matter controller; Alexa support; automatic channel selection	not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

eero 6+

+ Thread, Zigbee and Matter controller built in
+ 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz
+ Rated for up to 4,500 sq ft with a 3-pack
− Only two gigabit ports, shared between WAN and LAN
− No 6 GHz band; dual-band only
− Content filters and ad blocking need a paid plan

Skip it if:

Homelabbers who need several wired gigabit or multi-gig ports
Admins who need VLANs, guest networks or a VPN server
Buyers who want content filtering without a subscription

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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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