It’s been years since I had consistently shitty Wi-Fi in my home. Around the time that Apple discontinued its AirPort routers in 2018, I cobbled together a mesh network comprised of a second-generation Eero Pro and one of the company’s entry-level Eeros. I’ve upgraded a couple of times since then, getting higher throughput and a couple extra bells and whistles, but generally the experience has been a stable one that’s asked little of me. Now, having spent some time with the Wi-Fi 7-capable Eero Pro 7, I can confidently say that, for me, it continues the trend, albeit with some very tangible improvements.
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If anyone is responsible for how Wi-Fi routers look and work in 2025, it’s Eero. Back in 2016, when everyone else was making routers that look like, well, ugly routers, Eero started churning out these white, curvy little objects that resembled understated air fresheners. Instead of black plastic vent holes and jutting antennae, its routers were sleek lumps with a look (and name) inspired by the sensibilities of a Finnish-American architect.
Eero Pro 7 The Eero Pro 7 is easy-to-use, stable mesh routing with more throughput than most internet plans—and devices—know what to do with. Pros As easy to setup and use as ever
As easy to setup and use as ever Really fast downloads
Really fast downloads Dual 5GbE ethernet ports per Eero
Dual 5GbE ethernet ports per Eero Small footprint
Small footprint Lots of coverage Cons Few options for advanced users
Few options for advanced users Eero still doesn’t support separate SSIDs per band
Eero still doesn’t support separate SSIDs per band Only two ethernet ports per Eero
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