Eero Pro 7: Specs
Wi-Fi specification: BE3900 (802.11be)
Number of antennas/removable: 5/No
Router and node ports: Two autosensing 5 Gbps
Processor/memory/storage: Quad-core 1.5GHz/1GB/4GB
Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Immersive Home 326
Peak 802.11ax performance: 1.905 Gbps (at 15 feet)
Maximum range: 100 feet
Size: 7.1 x 5.8 x 2.6 inches
Estimated annual electricity cost: $25.50 (for router and one satellite)
If you care more about getting the latest Wi-Fi 7 networking features along with an easy setup routine than all-out byte busting performance, look no further than the eero Pro 7 mesh set. With access to the top-speed 6Ghz band as well as Multi-Link Operations and ultra-wide 320MHz data channels, the triband eero Pro 7 is a good all-around mesh set that balances price with performance. Using all the latest perks from Wi-Fi 7 it delivers outstanding mid-range throughput that can help fill a home with data. In other words, it should satisfy all but the biggest Internet hogs.
While the Pro 7’s 5 Gbps networking ports are aimed at the multi-gig crowd and the Pro 7 is suitable for gigabit per second data plans, there are only two connections on each unit. This can leave those with lots of wired devices no alternative but to get a network switch. It may not be the fastest mesh set around, but it should help put data everywhere in most mid-sized homes.
My eero Pro 7 review will help you decide if this is the best mesh Wi-Fi system for your needs as well as one of the best Wi-Fi 7 routers or if you’re better off going with something cheaper but not nearly as simple to set up and use.
Eero Pro 7 review: Pricing and availability
Priced at $700 for a three-pack, $550 for a pair and $300 for add-on units, the eero Pro 7 strives for value over peak performance. That’s about half the price of comparable eero Max 7 or Netgear Orbi 870 family mesh products. Each of the triband units can cover 2,000 square feet, adding up to 6,000 square feet for the three-piece setup.
As an economical alternative, the eero 7 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that is economical at $70 (for one), $280 (for two) and $550 (for three). They also cover up to 2,000 square feet each.
Eero Pro 7 review: Design
It’s easy to see the eero family DNA in the Pro 7 with its curved front panel, glossy white finish and “eero” logo. Think of the Pro 7 as the middle child between the larger and more powerful Max 7 and eero’s smaller and less capable 6E or 7 models. Easy to hide, the current crop measures 7.1 x 5.8 x 2.6 inches, making them half the size of the Orbi 870 family members.
Unlike Netgear’s Orbi design, the eero Pro 7 units are the same and configured on startup to be the host router or nodes. Their design is simple and straightforward with a pair of autosensing 5 Gbps ports on each unit. This might feel constricting for those used to four Ethernet ports but the eero Pro 7 worked fine with a 10 Gbps switch. There’s no USB port for connecting one of the best USB flash drives, although it’s powered by a USB-C AC adapter. Each unit has a reset button in the back.
Above the chrome “eero” logo is the Pro 7’s small LED bar. It glows white when everything is running fine and switches to an ominous red when it’s offline. Happily, it’s dimmable in the app.
As expected, the Pro 7 covers all the speed related Wi-Fi 7 bases with 320MHz channels, 4K Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) connections and Multi-Link Operations. Capable of 2X2 streaming on all three bands, it tops out at a theoretical wireless throughput of 3.9 Gbps compared to 21 Gbps for the Netgear Orbi 870 or 30 Gbps for the TP-Link Deco BE95. Stay tuned because the Pro 7 can do more with less.
Able to connect 200 devices, the Pro 7’s five internal antennas have been optimized to deliver a spherical coverage pattern that’s a nice compromise for both single floor and multi-story use. It can be used with every older eero device as well as the newer eero Outdoor 7 mesh extender.
Based on Qualcomm’s Immersive Home 326 platform, the Pro 7 has a 1.5GHz quad-core processor to control the action along with 1GB of RAM and a generous 4GB of flash storage. As is the case with other eero mesh products, the Pro 7’s updates have to be digitally signed for acceptance and there are several bandwidth optimizing routines, starting with its TrueMesh algorithm that dynamically picks the optimal path for the data stream to flow. That said, TrueRoam allows easy switching between nodes while moving around the house while True Channel software selects the best band and channel for the data to travel on for a streamlined trip.
The Pro 7 can fit right into a smart home with provisions for Matter, Thread and Zigbee, and is security minded from the start. By design, it lacks the ability to use the potentially vulnerable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) quickie installation routine. The $100 eero Plus security package ups the defenses with phishing and malware blocking while its Parental Controls can stop access to inappropriate sites. The equivalent of a security suite, eero Plus comes with Malwarebytes scanning software, Guardian’s VPN (for five) and 1Password’s credential manager.
Potentially, the most useful eero Plus add-on is the Internet Backup. The eero Pro 7 doesn’t have a SIM slot but the router can use a Wi-Fi signal from a phone or hotspot to continue doling out data when your broadband modem stops working.
Its 1-year warranty is a year short of the TP-Link’s two-year policy, but eero’s support and service lasts for the life of the product rather than Netgear’s 90-day support plan. Eero’s online support is excellent with big picture questions and answers as well as helpful videos, tips on speeding up a network and updating its firmware. There’s no traditional manual available though.
Eero Pro 7 review: Performance
The eero Pro 7 did well in my 100 year old home, nearly covering it with data using a pair of eero devices. A well placed third unit likely would have filled the dead spots.
Using the Keysight’s IxChariot networking benchmark configured to mirror the activities of 10 data-hungry users, the network delivered 2.309 Gbps to the Acer Swift Edge 16 test system next to it. This matches the Orbi 873’s 2.304 Gbps but fell behind the Orbi 973’s impressive 2.675 Gbps.
The Pro 7’s two LAN ports made setting the Pro 7 up connected to the Swift 16 Edge test system with Ethernet cabling slightly problematic because the tests require three wired LAN connections. Using a 10 Gbps switch and 15 feet of Cat 6 cabling between the router and test system, the Pro 7 pushed 3.797 Gbps, putting it just behind the TP-Link Archer GE800’s 4.449 Gbps.
Back in the real world, with the test system and router separated by 15 feet, the eero Pro 7 delivered 1.905 Gbps of Wi-Fi data, 5% faster than the Orbi 873’s 1.820 Gbps. It was just off the Orbi 973’s 2.003 Gbps pace.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 |
Eero Pro 7 |
Eero Max 7 |
Netgear Orbi 973 |
TP-Link Deco BE85 |
Netgear Orbi 873 |
|
15 feet |
1.905 Gbps |
1.781 Gbps |
2.003 Gbps |
1.736 Gbps |
1.820 Gbps |
|
50 feet |
994.4 Mbps |
146.9 Mbps |
495.1 Mbps |
790.4 Mbps |
627.4 Mbps |
|
75 feet |
234.7 Mbps |
132.7 Mbps |
174.8 Mbps |
179.2 Mbps |
628.6 Mbps |
|
90 feet |
20.8 Mbps |
16.8 Mbps |
25.3 Mbps |
42.6 Mbps |
102.6 Mbps |
At 50 feet, the Eero Pro 7 led the mesh class with 994.4 Mbps, just short of the magical gigabit per second mark. The TP-Link Deco BE85’s 790.4 Mbps was closest, making the Pro 7 the mesh set to get for delivering the potential of a gigabit data plan without using wires.
It fell back to earth at 75 feet with a respectable 234.7 Mbps, beating the Max 7 (at 132.7 Mbps), Orbi 973 (174.8 Mbps) and Deco BE85 (179.2 Mbps). It was, however, bested by the Orbi 873’s 628.6 Mbps.
The Pro 7’s 20.8 Mbps at 90 feet was middle of the pack, but still enough to satisfy everyday uses, but well off the Orbi 873’s 102.6 Mbps data rate. The Pro 7’s 100 foot range was not quite as good as the Orbi 873’s 115 feet.
Still, the Pro 7 had one more secret: its ability to deftly penetrate walls. With the signal traveling 25 feet and through a wall, its 1.632 Gbps bandwidth was nearly double that of the Orbi 873. When I set up the node a floor above the router and the test system 40 feet down a hallway. The Pro 7 delivered an adequate 401.8 Mbps versus Orbi 873’s 728.9 Mbps.
The Pro 7 fit my family’s digital life by playing 4K videos, streaming music and helping me out with a little gaming now and then. It easily passed the saturation test where a Samsung Galaxy Book streamed videos, the Acer Swift Edge 16 played Spotify tunes as an iPad played the BBC World Service news feed. While all this was going on, an HP Dragonfly notebook moved data onto and off a networked RAID server. All the audio and video came through without a break or glitch.
When it was working hard pushing data throughout my home, the eero Pro 7 router and node used 10.1 and 8.1 watts. Together, the two-piece kit should cost about $25.50 a year, if left running 24/7 and you pay the national average of 16 cents per kilowatt of electricity. By contrast, the Orbi 872 should cost 50% more to operate.
Eero Pro 7 review: Setup
The eero app is the only way to install the pro 7. Simple, quick and effective, it started with creating an account on my Samsung Galaxy S25 phone. The app grabbed its phone number and set up an account around it.
After I plugged the Pro 7 units in, I agreed to the privacy policy and license and got a verification text. The app quickly found the Pro 7 and I named its room (“Office”). I entered a LAN name and passcode.
The app then scanned and found the upstairs eero node as I read through device placement tips. The app pronounced its placement good.
After naming its room (“Bedroom”), the app updated its firmware and explained the $100 eero Plus plan. It took a little under 7 minutes to install.
Eero Pro 7 review: Configuration
For customizing the Pro 7 LAN, the app starts with the no-nonsense Home page. Up top, it shows the Internet connection, nodes and clients.
Scroll down for the eero + options.
Dig into the settings for the host router or node and you’ll find the Status light page. Here, I could dim the LED but not schedule it being on or off.
The four tabs below are for everything from a list of connected devices to data activity graphs.
Its Settings section is powerful, with a long list of configuration options that includes the incoming WAN settings and choosing the light or dark interface.
My favorite is the troubleshooting area that starts with obvious statements, like “My Internet is Slow”. The app runs a Health Check diagnostic routine and offers recommendations.
Eero Pro 7 review: Verdict
Unlike its competitors, eero specializes in mesh Wi-Fi gear and puts a lot of thought and effort into its designs. The triband Pro 7 is no exception by balancing performance with price yet managing to wring top mid-range performance out of the Wi-Fi 7 spec. Couple that with eero’s classic setup, reliable operation and eero Plus security add-ons and you have a potential Wi-Fi winner at home.
Some will be turned off by its pair of 5 Gbps LAN ports. Ports schmorts, most home networkers will never use even one downstream LAN connection, so it shouldn’t be a major issue. Those who have a lot of LAN appliances and connections can either use a network switch or go up a step on the eero Wi-Fi ladder to the four-port Max 7.
The Pro 7 is a bargain mesh kit that punches above its weight class by pumping out the data with a sweet spot that’s happily exactly where it should be – at mid-range distances. At $550 for a pair of Pro 7s, it may not be budget priced Wi-Fi 7, but it gets us a lot closer to that ideal.