Eero 6 Vs. Eero Pro 6: Which Wi-Fi Router Should You Buy?
The Amazon-owned Eero brand makes some of the best mesh routers on the market, but between the Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6, which one is worth buying? To be honest, routers aren't the most exciting thing to talk about. They usually have confusing names, bland designs, and can be complicated to set up. Despite all of that, routers are absolutely necessary to have a functioning home Wi-Fi network.
That's why Eero has been such a welcome presence in the router niche. Founded in 2014 and then purchased by Amazon in 2019, Eero's routers stand out for bucking the trends of more traditional routers. They're marketed well, look quite good, and are designed to be as easy to use as possible. Today, two of Eero's most popular routers are the Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6. Both stand out for their respective reasons, but which is ultimately the better overall buy? Let's take a closer look and find out.
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Starting with the hardware, the Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 look very similar. Both are white boxes with a nice rounded top, though the Pro 6 is a bit larger all around with dimensions of 5.3 x 5.3 x 2.1 inches. By comparison, the Eero 6 measures just 3.91 x 3.82 x 2.42 inches. The more compact nature of the Eero 6 means it's easier to fit in tight spaces, but ultimately, both routers are small enough that placement shouldn't be an issue. Both routers also have two ethernet ports on the back, which is fine for most people but may leave power users wanting more.
The primary difference between the Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 is performance. While each one is a Wi-Fi 6 router with the 802.11ax standard, the Pro 6 is more capable thanks to faster speeds and enhanced coverage. To its credit, the regular Eero 6 is
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