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Nest Wifi Pro

Sold as 1-, 2-, and 3-packs on the Google Store. Confirm the current pack price.

Hardware

Hardware for Google Nest Wifi Pro
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2x2, AXE5400, combined speeds up to 5.4 Gbps
EthernetTwo Ethernet ports, 1 Gbps each
CoverageUp to 2,200 sq ft per router; 4,400 for a 2-pack; 6,600 for a 3-pack
ClientsUp to 100 devices per point
Smart-home radiosThread border router (802.15.4) and Bluetooth Low Energy. Matter-enabled.
ProcessorDual-core 64-bit ARM, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB flash

Software

Software for Google Nest Wifi Pro
AppGoogle Home app. A Google Account is required.
Mesh limitsCannot join a mesh with older Nest Wifi or Google Wifi. Google recommends no more than 5 points.
ThreadBuilt-in border router for Matter-over-Thread accessories

What you buy with it

What you buy with it for Google Nest Wifi Pro
What else you buyA modem. Extra Nest Wifi Pro routers only — older Nest points will not extend this system.
Not Wi-Fi 7This is Wi-Fi 6E. A Wi-Fi 7 laptop will not get Wi-Fi 7 features from it.
SubscriptionNo mesh subscription is required for the router itself.

Pros and cons

Drawn from the published specifications and what else you have to buy. Not a lab score.

Pros

  • • Thread border router plus a simple Google Home setup, which is the point of this product in a smart home.
  • • No paid tier is required to run the mesh.
  • • 2,200 sq ft per unit is an honest-looking published coverage number for an apartment or one floor.

Cons

  • • Wi-Fi 6E and 1 GbE ports, so it loses a spec-sheet fight with the Wi-Fi 7 routers here.
  • • It will not mesh with Google’s older Wifi points.
  • • Google Home settings are limited if you wanted VLANs or a real admin UI.

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Sources

Spec rows checked 2026-10-13. Street prices change after that date.