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Google Nest Wifi vs Wifi

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsNetwork PortsUSB PortsIn The BoxWall/Ceiling Mount
    Wi-Fi
      Interior Short RangeInterior Long RangeWireless LatencyMesh Satellite Wireless LatencyWi-Fi SpecificationsMLO Implementation
    Wi-Fi Coverage
      Indoor Coverage - Same StoryIndoor Coverage - 1 Story AboveBroad Coverage
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Google Nest Wifi
Google Wifi

Tested using Methodology v0.9.1

Updated Jun 17, 2026 05:07 PM

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Type
Mesh
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 5 (ac)
Type
Mesh
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 5 (ac)

Our Verdict

Google Nest Wifi

Google Wifi

The Google Nest Wifi is better than the Google Wifi. They're both dual-band Wi-Fi 5 mesh systems, but the Nest Wifi has significantly better range and short-distance speeds.

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  • Nest Wifi (Sand (2-pack))
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Design

Dimensions 
 

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Dimensions Photo  

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Height 
 

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Width 
 

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Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Network Ports 
 

N/A
N/A

Ports Photo  

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WAN Port Speed 
 

Lock Gbps
Lock Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

Lock
Lock

10 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

1 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

Lock
Lock

USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

USB-C Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

USB-C Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

N/A
N/A

Mount Photo  

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Mount Type 
 

Locked
Locked
Wi-Fi

Interior Short Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

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Average 5GHz Speed 
 

Lock Mbps
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Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

Interior Long Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

Lock Mbps
Lock Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

Lock Mbps
Lock Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

Wireless Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Cumulative Distribution Function 
 

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5GHz Median Latency 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

5GHz Median Jitter 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

6GHz Median Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

6GHz Median Jitter 
 

N/A
N/A

Mesh Satellite Wireless Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Satellite Latency Cumulative Distribution Function 
 

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Satellite 5GHz Median Latency 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Satellite 5GHz Median Jitter 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Satellite 6GHz Median Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Satellite 6GHz Median Jitter 
 

N/A
N/A

Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

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N/A

Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Multi Band 
 

Locked
Locked

DFS Channels 
 

Locked
Locked

6GHz Band 
 

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Locked
Locked

MU-MIMO 
 

Locked
Locked

OFDMA Support 
 

Locked
Locked

Beamforming 
 

Locked
Locked

Tested Firmware Version  

Locked
Locked

MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame  

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MLO Support  

Locked
Locked

EMLSR/EMLMR Support 
 

Locked
Locked

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

Locked
Locked

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

Locked
Locked
Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

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Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

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Broad Coverage 
 

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Wifi
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Snow (2-pack)
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Snow (2-pack)
Wifi
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Snow (3-pack)
Nest Wifi
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Snow (3-pack)
Wifi
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Sand (2-pack)
Nest Wifi
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Snow (4-pack)
Wifi
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Snow/Mist (2-pack)
Nest Wifi
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