Most competing companies are already starting to offer Wi-Fi 6 based mesh systems and going with this newer technology will allow for higher speed but it comes at a significantly higher cost.

Wi-Fi 6 is faster and more efficient than Wi-Fi 5, which makes it better equipped to handle the growing number of connected devices in our homes than the current standard. Download speeds will be compromised compared to other routers such as the Nest Wifi router.īoth of these systems only support the older 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 5 protocol.

While many people will be well served since it should be more than capable of delivering ultra-fast web browsing and even 4K video. Google Wifi is still quite capable but there's no getting around that it is one of the slower mesh systems on sale today. This will mainly be a concern for people with a fast internet connection such as a gigabit fiber connection. This is more than enough for most users but it's worth keeping in mind that the Nest Wifi router is faster at AC2200. The standard Google Wifi is a capable dual-band router with speeds up to AC1200. If you are going to mix and match Nest Wifi and Google Wifi routers, you should have your faster Nest components more towards the center of your network with Google Wifi filling in lower priority areas. It's worth keeping in mind that the Google Wifi ecosystem also includes the Nest Wifi router and Nest Wifi point, which are newer and slightly faster components. This is also how you can add additional routers to your mesh if you find the need down the line. You will also need a Google Account which can be freely made.

Speaking of the app, you must use an Android or iOS device with the Google Home app to set up your mesh network. This is all handled automatically so there's no need to jump into the app all the time. Google provides consistent and timely software updates that not only help connectivity but include fixes to possible security vulnerabilities when needed. One key part of the equation is the software and that is where Google shines. Mesh systems need to work efficiently to provide a consistent Wi-Fi experience to all connected devices. Source: Jerry Hildenbrand / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Jerry Hildenbrand / Android Central)

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