Best mesh network routers for your home: Eero, Netgear Orbi, Google Nest and more
If you're looking to extend the range of your Wi-Fi network, or increase your home Wi-Fi network's reliability, consider upgrading to a mesh Wi-Fi router. We've compiled the top mesh routers from popular brands like Google, Eero, and Netgear to help you find your next router. Many of the routers are even on sale now.
Top products in this article
Amazon Eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router, $111 (reduced from $139)
Netgear Orbi tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system, $350 (reduced from $429)
Google Nest Wi-Fi system (3-pack), $190 (reduced from $349)
What is mesh Wi-Fi?
Unlike a traditional Wi-Fi router, which has one access point, mesh Wi-Fi setups feature multiple devices, all of which act as access points. The number of devices you'll need will depend on your home's square footage (and the mesh Wi-Fi routers' ranges).
But mesh Wi-Fi isn't just about creating a wider coverage area. Mesh Wi-Fi technology is designed to intelligently route Wi-Fi traffic to reduce drop-offs and lagging. If you want fast and reliable internet speeds to stream the latest shows and movies in 4K, play video games without interruption or take video conference calls for work, a mesh Wi-Fi router upgrade is a good idea.
Dual-band vs. tri-band mesh routers
Mesh routers usually come in dual-band or tri-band options. Dual-band systems broadcast through a 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency while the tri-band broadcast through one 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands. Tri-band systems often allow for faster speeds and can support more devices. As such, they are a good choice for larger households with several computers, tablets, phones and smart TVs running on the Wi-Fi network.
Quad-band mesh routers are also available. While prohibitively expensive (and unnecessary) for most families, quad-band mesh routers provide blistering fast data transfer speeds of up to 10.8 Gbps. These routers are best suited for professional settings with high-end internet service packages.
Keep reading to find the best mesh network routers across different brands and budgets.
Best Amazon Eero mesh network routers for your home
These mesh Wi-Fi routers from Amazon's popular Eero line are highly rated and reasonably priced. Take a look at the top offerings from Eero.
Amazon Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system
The Eero whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system replaces your old router and extenders with Amazon's reliable 5G mesh network. The dual-band system includes a built-in Zigbee smart-home hub, which can connect six compatible devices with Amazon Alexa. Security features are built in as well.
The main router covers up to 1,500 square feet.
Amazon Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router, $89
The routers also come in bundles for larger spaces. Choose between a bundle with one extender or two extenders depending on the size of your home or office space. Each extender covers an additional 1,500 square feet.
Amazon Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system with 1 extender, $139
Amazon Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system with 2 extenders, $199
Need an even larger mesh Wi-Fi setup? No problem: You can add on more extenders if you need them.
Amazon Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 extender, $79
Amazon Eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router
The Amazon Eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router is touted as Eero's most affordable. It offers Wi-Fi speeds of up to a gigabit, with a range of 1,500 square feet.
Amazon Eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router, $111 (reduced from $139)
The Eero 6+ Wi-Fi system can easily be expanded by connecting additional Eero devices. You can purchase multi-packs for even more coverage. (Again, each additional device covers a range of 1,500 square feet.)
Amazon Eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router (2 pack), $239
Amazon Eero 6+ dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router (3 pack), $239 (reduced from $299)
Amazon Eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system
The Eero Pro 6 covers up to 2,000 square feet and provides support for Wi-Fi speeds up to a gigabit. Its tri-band technology allows it to support up to 75 connected devices.
Amazon Eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, $229
The Eero Pro tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system also comes in multi-packs to accommodate larger spaces or a higher number of connected devices.
Amazon Eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system (2-pack), $399
Amazon Eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system (3-pack), $599
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system
Get ready for the future: The Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system is the brand's first Wi-Fi 6E-compatible system. The Eero Pro 6E supports faster speeds and direct access to the new 6 GHz band when using Wi-Fi 6E devices. It supports network speeds up to 2.3 Gbps and allows for up to 100 connected devices.
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system (1-pack), $239 (reduced from $299)
Pick up an Eero Pro 6E multi-pack now for even greater savings and larger coverage.
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system (2-pack), $399 (reduced from $499)
Amazon Eero Pro 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system (3-pack), $559 (reduced from $699)
Best Netgear Orbi mesh network routers for your home
The Netgear Orbi line of mesh Wi-Fi routers is a more premium whole home Wi-Fi system option. Check out these highly rated mesh Wi-Fi systems now.
Netgear Orbi tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system
This mesh Wi-Fi system from Netgear includes one mesh router and two satellites to provide internet coverage for up to 7,500 square feet of space and up to 40 devices. The system can be set up and monitored easily from the Netgear mobile app. The Wi-Fi system also comes with a free one-year subscription to Netgear Armor internet security to protect your connected home devices from viruses, malware and data theft.
Netgear Orbi tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system, $350 (reduced from $429)
Netgear Orbi quad-band mesh Wi-Fi system
If you want to go beyond the standard dual-band or tri-band mesh Wi-Fi systems, try this quad-band mesh Wi-Fi system. The quad-band technology features a dedicated Wi-Fi band connecting the router and satellites, ensuring high speeds throughout your home.
The router system comes in two speeds, including 6 Gbps and 10.8 Gbps (for compatibility with Wi-Fi 6E).
Netgear Orbi quad-band mesh Wi-Fi system (6 Gbps speed), $987
Netgear Orbi quad-band mesh Wi-Fi system (10.8 Gbps speed), $1,500
Best Google Wi-Fi mesh routers for your home
Check out Google's top-rated mesh Wi-Fi systems. They're all on sale now at Amazon.
Google Wi-Fi system
The Google Wi-Fi system is a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system that promises more reliable coverage and less buffering. The system allows you to prioritize certain devices: If someone in the house has an important work meeting, you can ensure that a particular device gets all the bandwidth it needs, so there is no lag or disruption. The Wi-Fi system also includes parental controls so that you can manage screen time, restrict certain kinds of adult content and pause Wi-Fi to specific devices on the mesh network.
Google Wi-Fi mesh system (1-pack), $65 (reduced from $100)
A single device covers up to 1,500 square feet of space. You can also invest in a three-pack for up to 4,500 square feet of coverage.
Google Wi-Fi mesh system (3-pack), $150 (reduced from $200)
Google Nest Wi-Fi system
The Google Nest Wi-Fi system is an upgraded version of its mesh Google Wi-Fi system. It's designed for larger households: Each Google Nest Wi-Fi router covers 2,200 square feet while handling up to 200 connected devices.
Google Nest Wi-Fi system (1-pack), $91 (reduced from $169)
If you need to cover a larger area, consider the two- or three-pack.
Google Nest Wi-Fi system (2-pack), $147 (reduced from $269)
Google Nest Wi-Fi system (3-pack), $190 (reduced from $349)
Other great mesh routers to consider
Check out these other highly rated mesh Wi-Fi options.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi system
This dual-band mesh Wi-Fi system is designed to provide strong coverage throughout the whole home: One TP-Link Deco router can provide coverage for up to 2,500 square feet of space. If you need more coverage than that, you can order a two-pack or three-pack.
TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi system (1 pack), $110
Tp-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi system (2 pack), $200
Tp-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi system (3 pack), $250 (reduced from $280)
Linksys Atlas 6 mesh Wi-Fi system
This mesh Wi-Fi system offers fast and reliable internet for streaming, gaming and surfing the web. The system is easy to set up and can be controlled via the Linksys mobile app. A singular Linksys Atlas 6 router can support up to 25 connected devices and provides coverage for up to 2,000 square feet.
Linksys Atlas 6 mesh Wi-Fi system (1-pack), $150
The two-pack provides coverage for up to 4,000 square feet.
Linksys mesh Wi-Fi system (2-pack), $309
The three-pack provides coverage for up to 6,000 square feet.
Linksys mesh Wi-Fi system (3-pack), $350
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