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eero 6+ review

eero's most affordable gigabit mesh router, with Wi-Fi 6, two 1 GbE ports and 1,500 sq ft per unit.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Performance (40%)
6.7
Ease of use (25%)
9.3
Value (35%)
9.1

eero 6+ is the cheapest way on this list to turn one weak router into a mesh network. eero calls it its most affordable gigabit router and lists Wi-Fi 6, wireless speeds up to 940 Mbps, two auto-sensing 1 GbE ports and up to 1,500 sq ft and 75+ devices per unit. A 3-pack costs $299.99, the same as a single NETGEAR Orbi 770 satellite. eero also sells an extender version at $119.99 that adds 1,500 sq ft but has no Ethernet ports and cannot connect to the modem. Setup runs through the same eero app, the same TrueMesh software handles roaming, and the unit doubles as a Thread, Zigbee and Matter hub with Alexa. The limits are clear: no 6 GHz band, and ports that cap speed at about a gigabit. For a 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps plan in a modest home, that is not a real loss.

Who it is for

Smaller homes on plans up to 1 Gbps that want to fix dead zones at the lowest price.

Price

$139.99 for one router, $239.99 for a 2-pack, $299.99 for a 3-pack on eero.com.

PACK SIZE 3-pack $299.99 2-pack $239.99 1-pack $139.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

  • Wi-Fi 6 with wireless speeds up to 940 Mbps
  • Two auto-sensing 1 GbE ports, pitched at plans up to 1 Gbps
  • Up to 1,500 sq ft of coverage and 75+ devices per unit
  • Extender unit at $119.99 adds 1,500 sq ft without Ethernet ports
  • Smart home hub for Thread, Zigbee and Matter with Alexa

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Lowest price here: $299.99 buys a 3-pack
  • Strength: Same eero app, TrueMesh software and automatic updates as newer models
  • Strength: Can be added to a later eero Wi-Fi 7 network
  • Weakness: Wi-Fi 6 only, with no 6 GHz band
  • Weakness: 1 GbE ports cap speed on plans above 1 Gbps
  • Weakness: Smallest coverage per unit of the eero models

Key facts

  • Price: $139.99 (1-pack), $299.99 (3-pack)
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6
  • Coverage: Up to 1,500 sq ft per unit
  • Wired ports: Two 1 GbE
  • Devices: 75+

Where it ranks

eero 6+ is No. 6 in our Best Mesh WiFi Systems verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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