What is the difference between the eero and the eero Pro?

eero WiFi System

Affordable coverage

$249 at Amazon

Pros

• Lower price
• Covers up to 5,000 square feet
• Quick and easy installation
• Supports HomeKit and Alexa
• Expandable

Cons

• Dual-band
• Only two Ethernet ports per node
• Some security features require subscription

The entry-level eero system offers pretty much everything that most users will need. This low cost package is easy to set up with the eero app, covers up to 5,000 square feet, and can be expanded with additional beacons or pro devices. The only downside? It relies on dual-band technology that prevents it from reaching higher speeds.

eero Pro WiFi System

Pro speeds

$499 at Amazon

Pros

• Tri-band
• Covers up to 6,000 square feet
• Quick and easy installation
• Supports HomeKit and Alexa
• Expandable based on needs

Cons

• Expensive
• Only two ethernet ports per node
• Some security features require subscription

eero's Pro system adds an additional radio, allowing each node to communicate over its own dedicated channel. This allows for greater coverage and faster speeds, perfect for households with a lot of internet activity. However, this also makes the eero Pro more expensive.

Mesh networking is a great way to cover your home in fast, reliable Wi-Fi, and eero is synonymous with this technology. eero provides plenty of options to fulfill most needs through standard and pro models, plus they are all interchangeable and work with plug-in beacons for increased range. If you need just the basics, then go with the standard eero system, which is not only cheaper, but it also supports all of the same app features and security as the Pro. If you have a ultra high speed internet connection and can afford to spurge, then go with the Pro.

Standard vs. pro

Despite its "pro" moniker, the more expensive system is almost identical to the standard eero system. Each package includes three eero nodes that are placed at various points around your home, with both sporting two Ethernet ports around the back. This allows them to cover every corner of your home, and provides hardwired options in more places. Setup for both models follows the same process via the eero app, and they can both be up and running in a matter of minutes.

Unless you absolutely need the additional tri-band radio, then we suggest going for the entry-level system.

All eero models function the same in the eero app as well. You'll see all of your devices in a clean, easy to understand interface, complete with customizable names and icons that represent the type of gear connected. Guest access, device blocking, and automatic updates are all standard, however more advanced features like ad blocking and filtering require an eero Secure subscription. eero Secure enables family profiles where you can lock down access based on time of day, and pause all of a household members' devices with just a tap. A subscription also gives you access to ad blocking, safe filters, threat scanning and even free apps, depending on which level of service you subscribe to. And yes, it works on both devices,

There are some key differences to keep in mind though, price and the number of radios inside. The base eero system is $250 less than the Pro, which is a serious chunk of change for just one major difference: an extra radio. However, this extra radio can be helpful for owners of larger homes or those who need truly high speed internet connections. If you go for a standard eero, you might be saving a little extra money, but you would be keeping your internet speeds from their full potential.

	eero WiFi System	eero Pro WiFi System
App management	iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Wi-Fi	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Radios	Dual-band	Tri-band
Coverage	Up to 5,000 sq. ft.	Up to 6,000 sq. ft.
Wi-Fi Speeds	Up to 550 Mbps	Up to 1 Gbps
Ethernet Speeds	Up to 1 Gbps	Up to 1 Gbps
Ethernet Ports	2 per node	2 per node
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Google Assistant	No	No
Expandable	Yes	Yes
Processor	700 MHz Quad-Core	700 MHz Quad-Core
Memory	512mb Ram	512mb Ram
Storage	4gb flash	4gb flash
Bluetooth	LE 5.0	LE 4.2
Family Profiles	Yes w/eero Secure	Yes w/eero Secure
Internet Pausing	Yes	Yes
Ad Blocking	Yes w/eero Secure	Yes w/eero Secure
VPN	Yes w/eero Secure	Yes w/eero secure

As you can see, both the eero and the eero Pro share a pretty similar feature set. The biggest difference is that the less expensive eero uses two bands for all of it communication and your network traffic. This limits its speeds to 550 Mbps and its coverage to 5,000 square feet. Internal specs for the two models are exactly the same as far as CPU, RAM, and storage go.

Unless you absolutely need the additional tri-band radio, then we suggest going for the entry-level system. Not only are you going to save a whole lot of money upfront, you can always add a tri-band node down the road if you need it. Additional features, such as Apple's HomeKit and Amazon Alexa control are available for both versions, and they both sport the same number of Ethernet ports, so you are really only paying extra for that additional radio.

eero WiFi System

Affordable coverage

$249 at Amazon

Best for most

The basic eero system provides almost everything most users need in a more affordable package when compared to the Pro. Great coverage and speeds, along with expandability options, make this eero one of the best routers around.

eero Pro WiFi System

Pro speeds

Faster speeds, greater coverage

$499 at Amazon

If you demand the absolute highest level of speeds and coverage, then the eero Pro is the one for you. This system doubles the speeds and adds an additional 1,000 square feet of Wi-Fi goodness, but it does come at a much higher cost.

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