Eero’s latest mesh routers embody a WiFi 6E mannequin | Engadget

Eero is comparatively late to WiFi 6E, however it’s exhibiting up in model — and making WiFi 6 extra sensible within the course of. The Amazon model has launched two new mesh routers led by the Eero Pro 6E (pictured beneath). The {hardware} takes benefit of the 6GHz band to supply as much as a 1.3Gbps wi-fi connection for as many as 100 gadgets. Each unit has each 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps Ethernet jacks, and may cowl as much as 2,000 sq. toes every. Don’t fear if you do not have the super-fast web service to do it justice, although, as we have had some hands-on time with a extra reasonably priced choice.

The equally new Eero 6+ (above) is ‘simply’ a dual-band WiFi 6 mannequin with two 1Gbps Ethernet ports, 1,500 sq. toes of protection per router and a 75-device cap, however it now has entry to a 160MHz radio channel that guarantees sooner wi-fi knowledge. Eero pitches this as your best option for anybody with moderately quick web as much as a gigabit.

We’ve briefly tried the 6+, and it really works like a lot you’d count on in the event you’re acquainted with Eero. It has no bother wringing essentially the most out of a 500Mbps cable web plan regardless of the modem and gadgets dwelling on completely different flooring of a modestly-sized home. The Amazon tie-ins each simplify setup (together with reconnecting in the event you change the community identify or password) and controlling the router with Alexa. You can ask the voice assistant to halt web entry for particular customers, for example. Just remember that this does not have the tri-band wi-fi some rivals use to lighten the load on a busy community, so it’s possible you’ll need to go if in case you have a number of heavy customers who cannot afford slowdowns.

The pricing is consistent with the efficiency. You should purchase the Eero Pro 6E now in a $499 two-pack or $699 three-pack. A single unit is offered to pre-order for $299. The Eero 6+ is decidedly simpler to justify for most individuals, primarily based on our expertise. It’s promoting now at a $239 for a two-pack and $299 for a three-pack, with pre-orders open for a $139 one-device equipment. And in the event you do not thoughts utilizing 2020-era {hardware}, the sooner Eero 6 has dropped to $89 for one router, $139 for 2 and $199 for 3.