With smart homes and smart gadgets ruling the market, which has become essential in our daily lives is a good internet connection. But we often fail to give the required importance to a good W-Fi router. No products found. and Google Wi-Fi are the two major competitors in the market but which of them is the best for you? In this article, we will point out the differences between the two and also tell you about their features so that you can choose the router that satisfies your needs.
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Both eero and Google Wi-Fi are excellent products and give tough competition to each other. Eero, however, has an upper hand when some advanced features are concerned. But its price has an upper hand too. If you don’t mind spending extra dollars for a few features, No products found. is for you. But, if you are someone who is in such an affordable Wi-Fi router, Google Wi-Fi is the thing to go for. The eero system is new and is based on the standard of future devices. It is technologically more advanced with features like eero Plus subscription, excellent connectivity, and unlimited expand-ability. But that said, Google Wi-Fi gives an extremely tough competition to Eero.
The Wi-Fi connectivity of any router is a foremost feature to consider as this significantly affects the speed and connections of the network. Eero and Google Wi-Fi differ in some aspects of their wireless connectivity which thus make them differ in usability and performance as well.
An No products found. router has Tri-Band Wi-Fi radios. Eero’s first band has 2.4 GHZ connection while the second and the third bands have 5.2 GHz and 5.8 GHz connections respectively. These are IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac bands. The additional third band enables the router to handle multiple connections efficiently without losing stability. It also helps in managing the backhaul traffic.
On the other hand, the Google Wi-Fi is a dual-band router. One of the radios bands has a 2.4 GHz connection while the other has 5 GHz connection and both of these have IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac radios.
2. Units
Instead of the common design, the eero router consists of gateways and beacons. The eero gateway acts as your router which gets connected to the modem while the beacons help you to make your network reach places that are distant and thus kills dead spaces. The eero beacons plug in directly in the socket and thus you can get good network wherever you can find an outlet. In addition, these beacons also act as a nightlamp if the need be. The range of your router depends directly on the number of beacons you use and this depends entirely on the area of your property and your needs.
The Google Wi-Fi gives you the option to expand it’s network by adding units. The more number of units you add, more distance your router will cover. However, too many units may lead to instability of the network and speed.
3. Range
The range of the No products found. and Google Wi-Fi depends on the beacons and units. One eero router and one router cover a range u to 2,000 sq. ft. By adding one more beacon, you can expand your range to 3,000 sq. ft. if required.
Similarly, one Google Wi-Fi unit offers you a range of 500 to 1500 sq. Ft. You can expand your range to 1500-3000 sq. ft by adding another unit. And if you increase the number of units to three, your router will give you a range of 3000 to 4500 sq. Ft. However, too many units may lead to instability of the network and speed.
4. Hardware
Google Wi-Fi has a Quad-core qualcom 717MHz processor with a 512 MB RAM and 4GB Flash storage. On the other hand, Eero has a 700MHz processor. However, the RAM and storage of eero is same as that of Google Wi-Fi i.e. 512 MB RAM and 4GB of storage capacity.
5. Performance
Google Wi-Fi offers a capacity of 300Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz band.On the other hand, Eero’s 2.4 GHz band has a capacity 240 Mbps while its 5 GHz band has 600 Mbps capacity.
Though Google Wi-Fi appears to be better by looking at these figures, Eero is has a Tri-band radio and the third radio makes it up for Eero and thus Eero is still a bit ahead than the Google Wi-Fi in terms of speed.
6. MU-MIMO
Multi-user Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) is a feature that makes the network capable of transmitting data among multiple devices. Even without MU-MIMO it is possible to stream data to multiple devices but MU-MIMO gives a better connection to the devices as it permits sharing of the network. MU-MIMO routers provide a better network with a stable and consistent network.
No products found. router has MU-MIMO technology while the Google Wi-Fi router lacks this. This is a significant drawback in Google Wi-Fi as the speed of the network will start dropping as more devices will add to the network.
7. Night Light
Eero beacon is equipped a 10 Lumen LED light. The device also has an in-built light sensor. As the beacon plugs in directly into the outlet, this LED can serve as your night light. The light sensor makes it an automatic night light. However, you can change the brightness of the light or set a timer on the light or even turn it off using the App or your Alexa.Google Wi-Fi offers no such feature.
8. Size And Design
No products found. measures 4.76 x 4.76 x 1.24 inches. The Eero Beacons are similar in looks but they are cut in half with size 4.76 x 2.91 x 1.18 inches to fit in easily with the outlet.
The Google Wi-Fi is twice as tall as the Eero with diameter and height 4.17 and 2.70 inches respectively.
9. Subscription
Though there is no necessity for any additional subscription in both the devices and you can use both the routers with no monthly charge, Eero, however, offers an optional subscription package of Eero Plus. This adds on to some of the features of the device thus, enhancing its security and services. Eero Plus provides you with options life parental control, VPN service and a lot more.
Google Wi-Fi gives no such subscription offers. So, you can use your device to the fullest without any monthly charges. But then, there are some features that you enjoy through the Eero Plus subscription which you can’t get in your Google Wi-Fi.
Beam formation allows any signal to be beamed in a focussed manner towards the connected device instead of getting spread in a large area and reducing its effectiveness.
Both these routers are equipped with this beam-forming technology.
2. Bridge Mode
Both No products found. and Google Wi-Fi feature bridge mode with the help of which you can use your router as a simple Mesh WLAN. Google Wi-Fi favours bridge mode only till you have a single unit. The moment you add another unit, you will be bound to use it in router mode.
Both the router loses some of their features in Bridge mode which you can enjoy if you use them in the router mode.
3. Smart Home Support
Both the Eero and the Google Wi-Fi allow smart home support thus give your smart home and all the devices there a reliable consistent and speedy connection. All you require is a smart Wi-Fi router and a ZigBee or Z-Wave Hub.
4. Reduces Wi-Fi Dead Zones
Both these Wi-Fi routers will give good and reliable network connection in every corner of your home and thus eliminate any network dead zone that previously existed. Both eero and Google Wi-Fi use multiple points through out your house and thus eliminating any potential dead zone.
5. LED Light
Both the No products found. and Google Wi-Fi has one LED light to show the status of the device. Though these lights differ in their position, their purpose is the same.
6. Parental Control
The parental control feature enables you to look at the internet usage of all the devices connected to your router. You can even limit the usage or cut the connection of any device if required. You can even schedule the connection of a device or set time restrictions. This way, you can limit your children from internet access and thus protect them from the unsuitable content present on the internet.
7. Guest Network
Any separate access point that joins your network is a guest network. Your own devices are connected to your home network through one access point. The guest network allows other devices to access internet through another point using your network without connecting to your home network. Thus, it allows people to connect to internet through your network but they won’t actually be connected to your network. Both Google Wi-Fi and eero provide this feature. You can also limit the connections and the number of guests to your network by changing the settings through the eero or the Google Wi-Fi app.
8. Wired Connectivity
Both the No products found. router and Google Wi-Fi feature 2 Gigabit Ethernet port. One of the ports of the router connects to the modem’s broadband while the three are designed to connect to other devices like your Smart home hub, gaming PC, etc. The routers also hold a button that will help you to reset the router and synchronize it with other satellites.
9. Easy To Install
The Google Wi-Fi and Eero router, both these routers are easy to install and it is quite simple to get them ready for use. Eero router operates through the eero app while the Google Wi-Fi uses the a google app for its functionalities. Both these are very simple to use and you can easily set them up, manage your network, set up security, etc. There are some advanced features in the eero app which are not available for free but you can access them by getting the eero plus subscription.
Being a tri-band router is one of Eero’s best advantages as it allows a negligible drop in speed with distance. Moreover, with the help of Eero beacons, it is much easy to expand the Eero network without additional effort. The beacons plug-in directly into an outlet wherever their need arises and you get an expanded network to use. Moreover, there is no loss of speed on adding additional beacons. Also, there is no restriction on the number of beacons added. Along with this, the advanced features the No products found. offers like bridge mode, MU-MIMO, Parental control, etc. add on to its utility.
Eero offers a wide range of ways by which you can manage and control your networks like the ability to assign devices to your network, setting restrictions on various devices, applying limits to the usage by various devices, time scheduling the network as a whole or the network available to various devices, and much more. Eero also has a simple installation process for the ease of the users. Plus, the Eero device comes with three beacons and an installation guide that makes the set-up process even easier.
Another plus point in the case of Eero is the Led present on its beacon. Though this is not an advantage as a router the LED itself is of great use as it acts as a night lamp. The base station also has a single LED that is blue when the system is in use and turns red in situations of alarm. However, Eero may be a pain to the pocket and a majority of Eero’s functionalities cannot be accessed without the Eero Plus subscription. This at times appears as a negative point that you will have to pay a monthly charge to completely utilize your system even after paying $500 while buying it. But the features that Eero Plus offer makes it worth the money and Eero has appeared as one of the best routers available in the market at the present date.
How Does It Work?
Eero Wi-Fi is easy to set up. You just need to take care of the main routers and the separate units. The main unit connects to your modem and generates a seamless beam of the network. You can connect more units to expand the coverage range. The number of units depends on the size of your property or the area for which you want the network. However, you need to keep the units in the wireless range area of at least one other unit. Once you are done with this, you need to follow the simple set up process of the eero app as already mentioned. Once done, your network is ready for use with a wide range of useful features for your aid.
Set -up Process:
Step 1– Install the eero application to an iOS or Android device.
Step 2- Feed in the required range. You need to mention whether it’s a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom or any other place.
Step 3- Create your account on the app.
Step 4-Plug in the device into a power plug, and an Ethernet cable into the Internet router (cable modem, etc).
Step 5- Register to the eero app.
Step 6- Set the location
Step 7-Create the Wi-Fi network and create the SSID and password.
Eero Beacon:
Expands the existing system
Plugs in directly to an outlet
Eero beacon has no Ethernet port therefore, it does not directly connect to a modem
It essentially needs an eero device i.e. an eero 1st or 2nd
Eero beacon is compact as it has a size that is almost half the size of the eero.
One Eero beacon adds 1000 sq. ft. to the initial coverage area.
You can add as many eero beacons as are required.
The beacon is also equipped with a 10 Lumen LED nightlight
The nightlight has a light sensor and an automatic dimmer.
Eero app:
Advanced diagnostics to keep various tabs functional simultaneously.
You can see the strength of connection in the various devices. connected.to your router and also of your eero router.
The app enables you to pause connection to the various devices connected with your network.
It is even possible to schedule the connections with the help of the app.
Efficient parental control is possible with these features of the app.
Google Wi-Fi has established itself as one of the trustable Wi-Fi routers in the market. It provides wireless network throughout the house using Google Wi-Fi points that plug in directly into the router. Google Wi-Fi is known for not giving significant connection drops or network slow down. In case an access point gets down, it alerts you by the color coded LED light that it has. With the three piece pack, you can get an impressive range of 4500 sq. fit and that too without any reduction of speed with increasing distance. You can assure this by putting the various access points in range of at least one other unit and you can enjoy strong and reliable network throughout your property with zero dead spaces. Besides good speed and network, Google Wi-Fi offers other useful feature like beam forming technology, parental control, WPA security, access to guest networks and much more.
Google Wi-Fi also offers a wide range of options to control and manage your network. You can easily block or limit access to your network by the devices linked to it. You can also set timers to limit the use. With the help of parental control offered by Google Wi-Fi, you can set restrictions on the websites accessed by the devices connected to your network. With this, you can keep your children away from the contents that you find inappropriate in any sense. You can use all these features on the network as a whole or on individual devices connected to your network. Besides, the installation process of Google Wi-Fi is pretty simple. The kit comes with a user guide for ease of its users that makes the process even more convenient. Google Wi-Fi is also quite a user friendly and offers a very good range of features and control and management options.
One of the best things about Google Wi-Fi is that it has no additional subscription plans. It means that you can access your device to the fullest with all its functionalities features without any additional monthly charge. Once you buy the system, it offers all it has to you. Thus, Google Wi-Fi is impressively cost-efficient and is giving tough competition to its counterparts in the market. However, Google lacks at some points. It is a dual-band router that puts it behind its tri-band competitors. Plus, Google Wi-Fi lacks features like MU-MIMO technology. Altogether, Google Wi-Fi is a good router that is good for any normal purpose and you can very well trust it to provide you a strong, reliable network. If you want to know more about Google Wifi, check out How it is different from Google onhub.
How It Works?
Your google Wi-Fi will provide you a strong seamless network once you follow a simple setup process. The basic requirements before you get started using your network are as follows:
Google Wi-Fi points
The Google Wi-Fi app (compatible with android 4 or iOS 10 or up)
A google account and its password
Broadband connection is a must
Modem (The Google Wi-Fi points is not a modem. Therefore, you need to connect it to a modem with the help of an Ethernet cable.)
Ethernet cable- As you have to connect the primary Wi-Fi point with a modem (You get this when you buy your Wi-Fi kit)
Power adapter- You need adapter for each Wi-Fi point. (This also is present in your Google Wi-Fi kit)
Set-up Process:
Step 1- Find a suitable Wi-Fi point spot for your primary Wi-Fi point. It needs to be connected to your modem so the spot will depend on the length of the Ethernet cable and the power cable.
Step 2- Connect the WAN port of your primary Wi-Fi point to a modem with the help of the provided Ethernet cable by connecting one end of the cable to each.
Step 3- Plug in the google wi-Fi point into a power outlet point.
Step 4- Install the App on your Android or iOS and sign in using your Google account.
Step 5- Scan the router’s QR code. When you do this, the app automatically connects to your Wi-Fi point.
Step 6- Feed in the location. You need to specify whether it is a living room, a kitchen a bedroom or any other place.
Step 7- Create a new Wi-Fi network. You will require to create a name for your network and also its password.
Step 8– If you want to expand the coverage of your network, add extra wi-fi points where required. After this, bring your Smart phone or iPhone close to the point and tap on Add Wi-Fi point.
Google Wi-Fi App:
You can control and set up your google Wi-Fi points or OnHub from the Google Wi-Fi.
You can control your network easily with your mobile. For example, share your Wi-Fi password, see the devices connected to your router, etc.
The app offers your effective parental control like you can restrict the network connection, set limits on them, set time schedules to the network given to any particular device, etc.
The Google Wi-Fi app also provides insight which allows you to use the most of your Wi-Fi.
FAQs
Does Eero replace my ISP
No, in order to use Eero, you will need to have an Internet Service Provider
Will Eero work with my existing Internet Service Provider?
Yes, Eero works well with service providers like Xfinity, Spectrum, COX, etc.
Do I need to pay a monthly cost?
No, there is no need to pay any monthly cost to use these Wi-Fi systems. However, Eero offers Eero Plus subscription to get some additional features.
Do I need a modem to use the Eero system?
Yes, you will require a modem to use the Eero Wi-Fi system. However, Eero is designed to work with your existing modem.
Does Eero work with Alex ?
Yes, Eero is well compatible with Alexa.
Does Google Wi-Fi work with Google Home?
Yes, Google Wi-Fi works well Google home and fits well in your smart home.
Where should I place my Google Wi-Fi points?
Wi-Fi points work well when they are placed in strong network zone of another Wi-Fi point. For example, if the far end of your house has weak Wi-Fi, don’t put a Wifi point in that exact spot. Instead, put it partway in that direction. Its best to place them on a levelled and plain surface like a table or a shelf.
How to Set-up and control my Google Wi-Fi points?
You will need to have an account on the Google Wi-Fi App to set up your network and access its features. It is compatible with devices that have android 4 or iOS 10 or up.
Bottom Line
Both No products found. and Google Wi-Fi are excellent Wi-Fi network providers. Google Wi-Fi, has an affordable price, standard features, and lack behind in technology when compared with Eero. While eero has everything from high connectivity to high price. Thus, it would be your decision to choose between the two depending on your budget and needs.
Google WiFi - Editor's Choice
4.9
Summary
The Google Wi-Fi gives you the option to expand it’s network by adding units. The more number of units you add, more distance your router will cover. Google Wi-Fi has a Quad-core qualcom 717MHz processor with a 512 MB RAM and 4GB Flash storage. On the other hand, Eero has a 700MHz processor.
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