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Eero Pro 7 review

Wi-Fi 7 router priced at $530.

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
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Pros

Pros

  •   Very good close range performance to a single client
  •   Very good close range performance to multiple clients
  •   Unobtusive design that could be suitable for a living area
  •   Handled multi-client streams without interruption
Cons

Cons

  •   Extra parental and security features will incur separate subscription costs

Type

Type
Wi-Fi 7
Tri-band router (6Ghz)
1
Maximum NBN download speed (Mbps)
2000

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert rating
70%
Performance score
75%
Ease of use score
78%
Parental controls score
39%
Single client score
88%
Multi client score
85%
Obstructed range score
49%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
NOT RATED
Annual power consumption (kWh(
85
Warranty (years)
3
Claimed firmware update period
5 years from end of sale; until at least 30 June 2031
Country of origin
Vietnam

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$530.00
Annual Running Cost
$33.89

Specifications

Antennas
Internal
Gigabit LAN ports
0
2.5 gigabit Ethernet ports
0
5 gigabit Ethernet ports
1
10 gigabit Ethernet ports
0
USB-2 ports
0
USB-3 ports
0
USB-C ports
0
WAN speed (Gbps)
5
Maximum channel width (MHz)
320
Power cable length (cm)
146
Power button or switch
Setup software
App
Weight (g)
749
Dimensions (HxWxD)
185 x 80 x 145
Website
eero.com/en-AU

Features

Wi-Fi bands
2.4/5/6
Maximum claimed speeds (Gbps)
0.6/4.3/5.7
Free parental controls
Parental controls type
Subscription needed; trial available but must supply credit details.
Mesh network support
Mesh network compatability
Eero Mesh
4/5G backup
VoIP
DLNA
MU-MIMO
Multi link operation (MLO)
Band steering
Guest networks
WPS
Turn LED lights on/off
Wall mountable
USB drive sharing
Web interface available
Default encryption
WPA2/WPA3
VPN
VPN type
N/A
Orientation
Upright
Scheduling
Can pause Internet access based on a schedule
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Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices.  Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.

Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices.  Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.

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Peter Zaluzny

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.