Google Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Router Still 25% Off After Peak Season
Some Prime Day prices will stick around even after the main event, and if you’ve been wanting to upgrade your Wi-Fi , the Google Nest WiFi Pro could be a great deal. It’s now $149.99 down from $199.99, which is a good deal for a Wi-Fi 6E mesh router that offers a simple and relatively future-proof way to get faster, more reliable internet into your home . Setup is dead simple. Plug it into a power outlet, fire up the Google Home app, and you’re good to go in minutes.
What stands out here is support for Wi-Fi 6E, which adds access to the 6GHz band, a less crowded band for newer devices. If you have a phone or laptop that supports this standard, you’ll likely notice faster speeds and a more stable connection , especially in households with multiple users streaming video or playing games at the same time. There’s also built-in support for Thread and Matter , which is nice if you’re building a smart home. Features like MU-MIMO, QoS, and WPA3 security are also here, so you’re not getting a cut-rate budget device. PCMag praised its good performance and ease of use in its review, though it noted a few limitations.
It doesn’t include a USB port or support for multiple Gigabit LANs , so if you’re into heavy-duty NAS setups or want more granular network settings, this probably isn’t the router for you. There’s also no built-in layer of malware protection that some competing systems offer. Plus, while it does operate on three bands, it doesn’t let you split them into separate SSIDs, so if you like to micromanage your connections, you might find that limiting. Overall, it’s not the cheapest router on the market, and you can find better raw performance with gamer-focused alternatives . Still, if you want something stable, automatic, and friendly to the Google ecosystem, this offers a decent middle ground.