Future proof mesh system announced at Amazon's big event
Amazon has taken the covers off of the latest and greatest Eero system yet; the Wi-Fi 7 powered Eero Max 7.
Hot on the heels of the Netgear Orbi 970 Series that was also announced this week, the addition of Wi-Fi 7 plus some hefty upgrades around the back make this, not surprisingly, the fastest Eero mesh system so far.
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Looking much bulkier than the previous Eero flagship, the Eero Pro 6E, the bigger form factor allows for a much meatier port offering; you’ll find two 10 Gigabit and two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back, along with the USB-C power port.
That 10 Gigabit Ethernet port means, in theory at least as good luck finding an ISP that can match the pace, you could download a 4K movie in 10 seconds or a hefty 50GB game for your Xbox in less than a minute.
The Eero Max 7 supports 2.4, 5, and 6GHz radio bands, boasting wireless speeds of up to a whopping 4.3Gbps and wired speeds reaching up to 9.4Gbps.
A single Eero Max 7 unit blankets an impressive 2,500 square feet, while a three-pack extends coverage to 7,500 square feet.
This is all made possible by Eero’s TrueMesh technology, which dynamically routes data through the fastest path in the network, minimizing interference and ensuring a consistently fast and reliable internet experience throughout your home.
This being Eero, it’s all backwards compatible too, you’ll be able to get the new Max 7 modules singing and dancing with your existing Eero kit (although you’ll obviously lose some features and speed if you mix and match with older generations).
Amazon is also keen to point out the smart home credentials of the newest Eero. It boasts Matter compatibility, the ability to act as a Thread border router, and it also features a built-in Zigbee smart home hub.
Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of Wi-Fi, hot on the heels of Wi-Fi 6 and 6E and, while there aren’t many (any?) devices in your home that will make use of it now, it’s a surefire way of future proofing your home network should you be in need of a Wi-Fi upgrade.
The Eero Max 7 will be available soon for $599.99 (one-pack), $1,149.99 (two-pack), or $1,699.99 (three-pack). In the UK those prices are all the same but in GBP.