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If you’re in the market for a new mesh router that’s smart-home ready and has a minimalist appearance, the Google Nest Wifi Pro is currently down to $121.14 (originally $199.99). At a nearly 40% discount, this system offers comprehensive, high-speed coverage for anyone dealing with dead spots or spotty wifi.
The Nest WiFi Pro supports tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, providing a speedy connection and good range that's sufficient for streaming and gaming. It also has a built-in Thread radio and Matter support, ensuring compatibility with smart-home devices across brands. According to this PCMag review, setup is easy, especially for those who are already in the Google ecosystem. It excels in apartments and single-story homes, and for people with homes up to 3,500 square feet, it provides consistent coverage. It’s compact and modern in appearance, which may be important to you if your router is placed in a visible space.
It supports both wired and wireless security with WPA3 encryption, but it doesn’t come with anti-malware software. PCMag notes that there are built-in parental controls that let you apply Restricted Access rules to some devices with Google’s SafeSearch filtering tech.
That said, it has limited wired connectivity with just two networking ports, neither of which is rated for higher than 1 Gbps. If your internet plan is greater than that or you need lots of local wired transfers, this may not be the ideal choice. It also has fewer advanced settings than other routers with full web interfaces, and while it is fast, it’s not the fastest in its class compared to competitors like the Eero Pro 6E.
If you don’t have a very large home or need a system with multi-gig capability, the Nest Wifi Pro is an easy-to-use, auto-optimized mesh router with a high capacity that will perform well for most homes.
