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eero 7 vs eero Pro 6E

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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 Pro 6E at 5.4/10.

The eero 7 leads on wired ports and value.

The eero Pro 6E leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and software and security.

They score the same on coverage.

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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eero Pro 6E

eero Pro 6E

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The eero Pro 6E is for households that want a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system. It suits people with a modest number of wired devices and a single fast line into the home. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a VPN server, many Ethernet ports or a documented VLAN setup.

Typically about £336.99 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

CriterionWeighteero 7eero Pro 6E
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/107/10
Software and security25%4/105/10
Wired ports20%6/104/10
Coverage15%6/106/10
Value15%6/105/10
Overall5.5/105.4/10

Specifications

Speceero 7eero Pro 6E
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E tri-band 802.11ax, 2:2:2, with 160 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 6 GHz
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz)2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz
WAN portnot listed1 x 2.5 GbE auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)
LAN portsnot listed1 x Gigabit Ethernet auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)
Mesh nodes in the box1 node per unit when sold singly; 2-pack and 3-pack available1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack (1-, 2- and 3-pack)
Rated coverage2,000 sq. ft. per routerUp to 2,000 sq ft per unit; up to 6,000 sq ft for a 3-pack
Security and VPN featuresnot listedProfiles, WPA3, WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough, IPv6, NAT, UPnP, port forwarding, DHCP, static IP, cloud connectivity

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

eero Pro 6E

  • + Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with 6 GHz and 160 MHz channels
  • + 2.5GbE port that works as either WAN or LAN
  • + Rated up to 6,000 sq ft in a 3-pack
  • − Only two Ethernet ports per unit
  • − VPN passthrough only, no VPN server

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need a built-in VPN server or documented VLANs
  • Buyers with several wired devices who want many LAN ports per unit
  • Anyone whose devices lack 6E support and who wants no 6 GHz band
Read the full eero Pro 6E review ›

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