As excited as I am about Wi-Fi 7 becoming the standard, I have to admit, the technology is expensive right now – unless you buy the Amazon eero 7, of course.
As a testament to how expensive high-end networking equipment can be, Amazon’s Eero brand is far from the most expensive option available, yet its plans are relatively inexpensive. For example, a two-pack of the Amazon eero 7 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 router would typically set you back $279.99.
Right now, Amazon has dropped that price to just $229.99 for the eero 7, allowing you to save a whopping $50 off the full price.
Amazon has reduced the price of a 2-pack of Eero 7 Wi‑Fi 7 mesh routers by $50.
Amazon is knocking $50 off the Eero 7 Wi‑Fi 7 mesh router 2‑pack, making next-generation speeds even cheaper.
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Even though network devices tend to have a long shelf life, the Amazon eero 7 is still the best to pick up right now with its next-generation Wi-Fi 7 functionality. If you use an internet plan that supports speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, then this is the router for you.
If you haven’t upgraded to a Wi-Fi 7 compatible internet plan, never fear, the Amazon eero 7 works with your existing internet connection just fine; It just won’t bring out the best in you until you make that leap.
With Wi-Fi 7, however, you should start to notice a big difference across your devices. These two bands, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, are known to struggle against network congestion, but this new technology aims to alleviate that problem.
In his Amazon eero 7 review, Home Tech Editor David Ludlow says: “At an attractive price, the Eero 7 is fast when there’s no interference, but not fast when there’s a lot. If you live in a country with few wireless networks around you, this is a cheap and reliable mesh system.”
As a mesh system, there is a certain level of intelligence built into the eero 7, allowing your connected devices to seamlessly jump between different routers as you move around your home, ensuring that you always have a stable connection and that dead spots are effectively reduced.
You can also expect quick and easy setup to get you up and running from the get-go. Once you’re on-site, you can use the easy-to-use Eero app to manage your network, see which devices are connected, and even adjust specific parental controls later.
Not only is the Amazon eero 7 an affordable option compared to competing Wi-Fi 7 systems on the market right now, but at this price, it’s the perfect choice for those looking to future-proof their home network.
The cheapest Wi-Fi 7 system we’ve seen before, the Eero 7 drops the price by ditching the 6GHz network band. How much of a difference it makes depends on where you live: if you have a lot of other Wi-Fi networks around you, this system won’t be that fast; if you live in an area without congestion (or you can put a satellite in another to extend the Eero system), this system can be very fast with Wi-Fi 7 clients. Overall, it is a solid system, but don’t let the 7 in the name sway your decision.
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Good price
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The back is compatible
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Great app
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2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
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No 6GHz
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Velocity is highly dependent on surface disturbance
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No 10Gb Ethernet