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Amazon Eero 7 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:1800 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

Amazon Eero 7 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 10 expert and video reviews and 9 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazon Eero 7
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

8.2

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

9.2

List score

10%

7.4

Sentiment score

★Better than 92% of routers
8.8

Value for money

Value for money
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

★Better than 96%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

7.8

Wireless

20%

7.1

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

8.7

Security

12%

8.7

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

▲Better than 84%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 68%
9.2

List score

List score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (9)
List score: in 9 of 75 lists (12%)
★Better than 99%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Amazon Eero 7

Based on 8 · 2

Reviewers love the easy setup and solid coverage, but dislike the subscription push, limited Wi-Fi bands and too few wired ports.
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Ranked #348 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router Amazon Eero 7

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

7.8

Wireless

20%

7.1

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

8.7

Security

12%

8.7

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

8.2
Reviews score
8.4
List score
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

8.8
Brand name
Amazon
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
1,800 Mbps
This router delivers 1,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 54.1% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 240 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 240 MHz channel width options, which is more than 94.1% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
?
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 33.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
?
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 82.4% of routers and on par with 9.6% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
?
N. of USB ports
?
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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What reviewers say
Management interface
App
This router uses App for management, which is less advanced than 73% of routers and equal to 5.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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What reviewers say
CPU clock speed
4x 1.1 GHz
This router runs at 4x1.1 GHz, which is faster than 65.9% of routers and on par with 1% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 83% of routers and the same as 11.6% of routers.
Internal storage
4 GB
This router has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 96% of routers and the same as 2.6% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
?
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What reviewers say

Amazon Eero 7 vs the average router

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  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 2.04x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (380 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    380 m² vs 186 m²
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 32x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (4 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 13.6% higher list score
    List score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (9)
    List score: in 9 of 75 lists (12%)
    9.2 vs 8.1
  • 9.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.7
  • 9.1% better value for money
    Amazon Eero 7 has better value for money than the average router (8.81 vs 8.1).
    8.81 vs 8.08
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 2.04x wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (380 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    380 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 240 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 240 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 56 more connected devices
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (120 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    120 vs 64
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports Matter
    This router supports Matter, while the average router does not. 3.4% of routers support Matter.
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • 32x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (4 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 6 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2025 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2025 vs 2019
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.1 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.1 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No DLNA support
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 50.4% of routers support DLNA.
  • Less capable NAS services
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    none vs SMB, media server
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No WPS support
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.8% of routers support WPS.
  • 76 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (130 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    130 mm vs 54 mm
  • 57.9% more expensive
    Amazon Eero 7 is more expensive than the average router (£150 vs £95).
    £150 vs £95
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No WPS support
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.8% of routers support WPS.
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • No DLNA support
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 50.4% of routers support DLNA.
  • Less capable NAS services
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    none vs SMB, media server
  • 76 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (130 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    130 mm vs 54 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
BroadbandNow
≈ estimated
03/04/2025
Hands-on review · speed tests under light and heavy load · setup
Verdict
Amazon Eero 7 is not the fastest, but it is a reliable, easy-to-use mesh system for smart homes with moderate-to-heavy household use.
9.0
TechVibe World
≈ estimated
21/06/2025
Short first-use review · setup and performance overview
Verdict
Amazon Eero 7 is easy to set up, gives reliable whole-home coverage and is a strong pick for most homes.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
06/03/2025
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is a simple, solid Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for typical homes, but the lack of a 6GHz band limits its top speeds.
8.0
popularmechanics.com
≈ estimated
12/10/2026
Hands-on test · Mesh Wi-Fi
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is the easiest mesh system to set up and suits anyone who wants no tinkering, though you lose control over which band each device uses.
9.0
broadbandnow.com
✓ explicit
29/10/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is a sleek, easy Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with strong whole-home coverage, but it lacks the 6GHz band and can be fiddly when placing nodes.
8.8
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
Not Dated
Lab test · Range and speed
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is simple to set up and reaches over 1,200Mbps near the router, but node speeds fade quickly with distance.
9.0
tecnoyfoto.com
≈ estimated
20/01/2026
Real-world test · Two-floor home
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is quick to set up and keeps strong speeds across two floors, but its app offers few advanced controls and some security features need a subscription.
9.0
tecnorecensioni.com
≈ estimated
31/03/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 kit
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is a sturdy, plug-and-play Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit that extends coverage indoors and outdoors, though extra security features need the eero+ subscription.
9.0
tech.everyeye.it
≈ estimated
04/04/2025
Hands-on test · Mesh Wi-Fi 7
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is an easy way to move an old router to Wi-Fi 7, though few settings and two ports hold it back.
9.0
focustech.it
≈ estimated
22/05/2025
Hands-on test · Mesh Wi-Fi 7
Verdict
The Amazon eero 7 is a simple, sturdy mesh upgrade for covering a whole home with Wi-Fi 7, but it skips the 6GHz band on the Pro model.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Eero 7

  • Wi-Fi 7 mesh at a mid-range price
  • Two auto-sensing 2.5 Gbps ports
  • Kit listed for up to 380 m² and 120+ devices
  • TrueMesh roaming and compatibility with all eero generations
  • Matter support for smart-home devices
  • Parental controls and a three-year warranty

What customers don't like about Amazon Eero 7

  • Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz band
  • Only two ports per unit
  • 1800 Mbps wireless rate is modest for Wi-Fi 7
  • Advanced security and VPN need the paid eero Plus

Verdict

Amazon's eero 7 is a mesh unit for people who want Wi-Fi 7 without tinkering. It is a dual-band design rated at 1800 Mbps, with two spatial streams and channels up to 240 MHz. Two auto-sensing 2.5 Gbps ports support internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps. The kit is listed at up to 380 square metres and more than 120 devices. TrueMesh software handles roaming, and the system works with every eero generation. Matter support and parental controls are included, and an optional eero Plus subscription adds advanced security, an ad blocker and a VPN. There is no 6 GHz band, and with two ports per unit the wired side stays simple. A three-year warranty comes with the Wi-Fi 7 eero line. It suits flats and mid-sized homes on a fast line.

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