Eero 6 Plus: Speedy Wireless Networking

Pricey but blazing-fast Wi-Fi mesh from Amazon

-  JOHN R. DELANEY

PROS

• Excellent performance

• Easy to install and manage

• Controls home automation devices

• Supports 160MHz channels

CONS

• Pricey

• Lacks USB connectivity

• Some features require a subscription

BOTTOM LINE

The Eero 6 Plus Wi-Fi mesh system makes it easy to bring speedy wireless networking to every room in your house, but you’ll pay extra for some security and management features.

The latest iteration of Eero's easy-to-use Wi-Fi mesh system, the Eero 6 Plus uses Wi-Fi 6 technology and 160MHz channel width to deliver speedy wireless networking throughout your home. We tested the three-piece system, which provides coverage for homes of up to 4,500 square feet. It was a snap to install and delivered excellent performance in our tests, and it pulls double-duty as a home automation hub. All this earns it an Editors' Choice award for Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems.

THE LATEST WI-FI 6 TECH

The Eero 6 Plus three-pack uses three identical low-profile nodes to provide 4,500 square feet of coverage (1,500 square feet per node). At 2.6 by 3.9 by 3.8 inches (HWD), these nodes are noticeably smaller than the nodes that come with the Eero Pro 6 (2.1 by 5.3 by 5.3 inches), though about the same size as the Eero 6 nodes (2.4 by 3.9 by 3.8 inches). The nodes of all three Eero systems have the same basic curvy design and white finish.