These are best mesh WiFi systems
Nest Wifi
Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5
The good: Nest is an excellent mesh router system with impressive top speeds, strong performance at range, easytouse features and stable band steering. The rangeextending Nest Wifi Points come in your choice of three colors and double as Google Assistant smart speakers.
The bad: Similar systems with comparable coverage can be had for less than half as much. Unlike the range extenders, the router only comes in white, and only includes a single spare Ethernet jack.
The cost: $269
The bottom line: If you already make regular use of Google’s products and services, then the Nest is a worthy splurge for a seamless and speedy connected home.
Netgear Orbi 6
Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5
The good: Fastest mesh router in our realworld speed tests. Simple, appbased setup and network management. Multigig WAN port. Support for Alexa and the Google Assistant lets you activate a guest network or pause the WiFi to a misbehaving kid’s device with a quick voice command.
The bad: You’ll need an internet plan of at least 500 Mbps to notice much of a difference. Lacks advanced features or unique functions.
The cost: $700 to $904
The bottom line: Netgear’s fastest mesh router sets the bar for the category, but it’s overkill for almost everyone.
Netgear Orbi
Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
The good: Outstanding value. Surprisingly strong signal strength from the router. Supports Google Assistant and Alexa voice controls.
The bad: No dedicated WiFi backhaul band to pass data between router and extender. No Ethernet ports on the extenders, and no USB ports anywhere. A less reliable mesh connection than Nest or Eero.
The cost: $200
The bottom line: It’s nothing fancy, but the newest Orbi is a fine mesh router system at a terrific price.
Eero
Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
The good: Excellent value for a threepiece mesh system. Easy, appbased setup with automatic security updates. Stable mesh performance with no drops in any of our tests.
The bad: Limited top speeds and range from each individual device. No WiFi 6 or WPA3 security support. No special integrations with Alexa.
The cost: $250
The bottom line: If you’re looking for dependable wholehome WiFi that you don’t need to think about too much, take a good look at Eero.