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Google has unveiled its most advanced Mesh WiFi router to date. With the Nest WiFi Pro, Google combines a high-performance mesh Wi-Fi 6E router with a thread border router, which means that the device can also be used as a smart home WiFi hub for Matter devices.
Google introduced its first WiFi 6E router. The Nest WiFi Pro relies on a chic design because the router presents itself as a shiny orb that is more reminiscent of a decorative vase than a WiFi router. Compared to the older Nest WiFi ( about 109 euros on Amazon ), Google promises a powerful performance upgrade thanks to Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 5.
The tri-band home WiFi system can transmit on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz at the same time, which should achieve a speed of up to 4.2 Gbit/s. A single router should provide WiFi for an area of up to 120 square meters, but it is possible to combine up to three Nest WiFi Pro to form a mesh network. That also increases the maximum number of connected client devices from 100 to 300.
The WiFi 6E router can automatically prioritize Internet traffic, for example by recognizing video chats and providing them with higher bandwidth. Nest WiFi Pro also supports the Matter smart home standard and its Thread wireless protocol, allowing the device to act as a Matter hub as well as a Thread border router. There are two 1 Gbit/s Ethernet connections on the back so that devices can also be connected to the network with a cable.
Google Nest WiFi Pro price and release date
The Nest WiFi Pro WiFi 6E router can be pre-ordered now in the Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk online stores for $199.99 / £189.99. The router is available in Almond, Fog, Lemon Mint, and Snow color options, and deliveries will begin on October 27th. Google guarantees security updates for five years from the start of sales.
Netgear recently unveiled the Nighthawk RAXE300 WiFi 6E router. The new gigabit router operates in three frequency bands, providing a total speed of up to 7.8 Gb/s, and is priced at $399.99.
