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The Google Nest Wifi Pro is currently on sale on Amazon for $99.99, half the regular price of $199.99, and according to price tracking sites, its lowest price ever. At this price, it’s a great option for those looking to upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E without the hassle of a full-blown mesh system or complex installation. The router itself is designed to be discreet—no antennas, no buttons, just a small LED that quietly indicates its operation. Setup is done through the Google Home app and takes just a few minutes.
Performance is adequate for everyday use. It supports tri-band Wi-Fi, including 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and the newer 6GHz band, although you can’t manually select which one your device connects to. There’s no separate network name for the 6GHz band; the router detects it automatically using the band management feature. This isn’t ideal for those who want direct control, especially if you’re hoping to get the most out of new Wi-Fi 6E devices . However, it uses modern features to maintain stable speeds. MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology allows it to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously, rather than switching between them one at a time. OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access) technology improves efficiency, allowing the router to serve multiple users with different bandwidth needs simultaneously. And support for 160MHz channels means it can transfer more data in less time, which is great for streaming, gaming, or transferring large files.
It also supports Matter and Thread, making it a good option for modern smart home systems. However, it’s worth noting the lack of USB ports, and the Ethernet speed is limited to 1 Gbps, so there are no multi-gigabit options. Also, as noted in the PCMag review , you can’t prioritize devices or set age filters, as is possible with some competing mesh systems. Google includes basic parental controls (SafeSearch filtering and scheduled access), a guest network, and notification options, but lacks any real security software, such as malware blocking. Advanced users will likely feel limited by the lack of advanced customization options. But for most people, especially those already using the Google ecosystem, this is a simple and unobtrusive way to get faster and more reliable internet in their home.