Testseek.com have collected 151 expert reviews of the Google Wifi Home Mesh Wi-Fi System and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Wifi Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
December 2016
(81%)
151 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
4771 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Stupid easy to set up
Simple
Beautifully designed app
Handy Wi-Fi pausing feature
Boosts coverage and Wi-Fi speeds
Single device is cheaper than competition
Least expensive mesh Wi-Fi product
Mesh networks can include AC1900 class OnHubs
Built-in ZigBee radio
App shows internet connection
Client connection and mesh connection performance
Extremely well priced
Given its performance and feature set
Very easy to set up and install
Flexible configurations
Easy to install and manage
Solid overall throughput speeds
Good-looking
Low-profile design
Top-notch app
Easy setup
Reliable signal
Wide range
Great companion app
Affordable
Excellent range
Fast performance
Easy to set up
Mesh Wi Fi system
Coverage area of up to 4
500 square feet
Easy to use Google Wi Fi app
Easy set up
Powerful
Accessible app
Solid Wi-Fi coverage
Excellent user interface
Stable
Consistent signals
Small
Unobtrusive design
Works with Philips Hue smart lights
IFTTT
Trusted Platform Module to verify firmware
Easy to setup and manage
Familyfriendly features
Solid mesh network performance
Affordable for a mesh system
Great Design
Very Easy To Setup
The ZigBee Technology
Can Create A Mesh Network
It Has A Competitive Price
Google Wifi is easy to use and a breeze to set up. It has strong Wi-Fi coverage and fast speed. It costs a lot less than other mesh Wi-Fi systems
Built in connection and speed tests on the app
Can prioritize bandwidth
Very affordable
Simple setup
Modular design for better coverage
Family-friendly control features
Modern design
The editors didn't like
Only comes in 1- or 3-pack
Does not support access point mode for mesh configurations
ZigBee radio supports only Philips Hue bulbs
Relatively weak smarthome support
No USB port for storage or printer support
Still waiting for MUMIMO support
Relatively weak smart-home support
Still waiting for MU-MIMO support
Lacks dedicated band control
No USB connectivity
Design options
Doesn't allow for tinkering
Limited ethernet connections
Only two Gigabit ethernet ports
Still an expensive setup
Not as fast as other mesh systems
No USB port for network storage or backup
Short range for single unit
No parental controls
Lacks USB ports
Performance doesn't equal highend routers at closer range
Expensive in broader networking terms
Lacks ethernet and USB ports
No Google Home functionality is a missed opportunity
Lacks Some Important Advanced Features
No Web Interface
Only Two Ethernet Ports per Unit
A Google account and a mobile device are required for setup and management. It doesn't have many advanced features or customizable network settings
Mesh Wi Fi system, Coverage area of up to 4,500 square feet, Easy to use Google Wi Fi app
Only two Gigabit ethernet ports,
The Google WiFi system offers speeds of up to 1200 Mbps with dual band Wi-Fi connectivity at 2.4GHz and 5GHz. It has a minimal design, and despite only having two ethernet ports, performs well. The WiFi points can cover up to 4,500 sq ft and everything is...
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Published: 2020-08-11, Author: Michael , review by: gadgetreview.com
Built in connection and speed tests on the app, Can prioritize bandwidth, Very affordable
Marginally better download speeds on the Orbi, Only has two ports,
The Google Wifi Router is the simplest and easiest wifi router to setup which gives it a huge leg up over the competition. Despite its slightly lower download speeds compared to its competition, its bandwidth prioritization makes it that whatever needs th...
Published: 2019-08-29, Author: William , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Mesh Wi-Fi routers are a recent trend in the networking market and aim to bring some of the advanced features of enterprise networking systems to the consumer. How well do they work, and what performance benefit do you get by switching to one? We'll take...
Published: 2019-06-24, Author: Bill , review by: lifewire.com
Affordable, Excellent range, Fast performance, Easy to set up
Doesn't allow for tinkering, Limited ethernet connections
An excellent router for almost everyone.The Google Wifi might just be one of the best wireless routers on the market, and it's hard to think of someone we wouldn't recommend it to. It's easy to set up, has stellar performance and reliability, and it looks...
Abstract: In a world of smart homes and constantly connected devices, having a solid, reliable wireless router is crucial. Unfortunately, you might be hard pressed to find the best wireless router on the market due to the sheer number of choices. This is why we went out and got our hands on the most popular models so we could narrow them down and find the top 5 wireless routers of 2019 for you. Our testing consisted of speed tests, performance at range and price. We even looked at cutting-edge features like MU-MIMO and mesh networking to get the full picture. After dozens of hours of testing on a variety of different devices, we’ve identified the TP-Link Archer A20 as the best wireless router of 2019 because of its blazing speeds and highly customizable feature set. Keep reading to learn more about this top-of-the-line router and our other four picks so you can stay connected to your internet and get the fastest speeds possible.
Published: 2018-03-25, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
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Published: 2017-10-29, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
ALSO CHECK OUT: GOOGLE WIFI VS EERO 2ND GENERATIONFeatures and PerformanceAlthough WiFi systems such as Eero first generation, Luma or Open-Mesh were already taking advantage of the wireless mesh technology in a home environment, Google WiFi was the one t...
If you're looking for a router system with good notifications on outages, remote management and updates, Google Wifi is a good choice. Setup is easy and takes about 10 minutes on iOS. However, there are a number of potential wrinkles and reports of user...
Abstract: It's been almost a year since the first Mesh Wi-Fi Mashup and the follow-on review that added NETGEAR's original Orbi. A lot has changed since then. The industry seems to have settled on "Wi-Fi System" as a better way to refer to this new breed of product...
Published: 2017-04-21, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
YOU CAN ALSO READ: GOOGLE WIFI VS EERO SECOND GENERATIONFeatures and PerformanceThe purpose of both the Linksys Velop and the Google WiFi is to create a large enough network so it will handle a vast number of clients and to cover every spot inside your ho...
