Google Nest Wifi Pro vs ASUS ZenWiFi ET9

Which Router Is Better?

Products

Google Nest Wifi Pro
ASUS ZenWiFi ET9

Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

Updated Dec 11, 2025 04:09 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

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Our Verdict

Google Nest Wifi Pro

ASUS ZenWiFi ET9

The ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 is a slightly better router than the Google Nest Wifi Pro. The ASUS is a little faster, has a bit better range, and has better wired connectivity.

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Variants

  • Nest Wifi Pro (Fog (1 Pack))
  • Nest Wifi Pro (Lemongrass (1 Pack))
  • ZenWiFi ET9 (White (1 Pack))
  • ZenWiFi ET9 (White (2 Pack))

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Fog (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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White (1 Pack)
ZenWiFi ET9
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ASUS
Lemongrass (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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White (2 Pack)
ZenWiFi ET9
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Linen (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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White (3 Pack)
ZenWiFi ET9
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Multi-Color (3 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Snow (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Snow (2 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Snow (3 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Snow (4 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 
 

8.0
8.3

Interior Short Range 
 

7.8
8.1

Network Ports 
 

6.7
8.1

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

8.6
8.0

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Google Nest Wifi Pro Dimensions Photo
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ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 Dimensions Photo

Height 
 

5.12" (13.0 cm)
6.30" (16.0 cm)

Width 
 

4.72" (12.0 cm)
6.36" (16.2 cm)

Depth 
 

3.35" (8.5 cm)
2.95" (7.5 cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

3.82" (9.7 cm)
3.66" (9.3 cm)

Network Ports 
 

6.7
8.1

Ports Photo 
 

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Google Nest Wifi Pro Ports Photo
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ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 Ports Photo

WAN Port Speed 
 

1.0 Gbps
2.5 Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

1
3

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

0
1

1 Gbps Ports 
 

2
3

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

0
0
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

0
1

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Speed 
 

N/A
N/A
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Google Nest Wifi Pro In The Box Photo
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ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 In The Box Photo
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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

0.0
0.0

Mount Photo 
 

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Google Nest Wifi Pro Mount Photo
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ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 Mount Photo

Mount Type 
 

None
None
Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.8
8.1

Long Range Graph  

 Preview Graph
Google Nest Wifi Pro Long Range Graph
 Preview Graph
ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 Long Range Graph

Lowest Speed 
 

329 Mbps
430 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

398 Mbps
524 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

471 Mbps
584 Mbps

Test Configuration 
 

Dual Node Mesh
Dual Node Mesh
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Interior Short Range 
 

7.8
8.1

Short Range Graph  

 Preview Graph
Google Nest Wifi Pro Short Range Graph
 Preview Graph
ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 Short Range Graph

Highest Speed 
 

920 Mbps
1,090 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

530 Mbps
737 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

680 Mbps
888 Mbps

Test Configuration 
 

Dual Node Mesh
Dual Node Mesh
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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

9.0
9.0

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Wi-Fi 6E (ax)
Wi-Fi 6E (ax)

6GHz Band 
 

Yes
Yes

Multi Band 
 

Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)

DFS Channels 
 

Yes
Yes
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MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame 
 

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Google Nest Wifi Pro Beacon Frame
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ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 Beacon Frame

MLO Support  

No
No

EMLSR/EMLMR Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

Google Nest Wifi Pro Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

Google Nest Wifi Pro Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

Google Nest Wifi Pro Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)

Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

Google Nest Wifi Pro Outdoor Coverage Map

Check Price

Fog (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Walmart.com
White (1 Pack)
ZenWiFi ET9
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ASUS
Lemongrass (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Amazon.com
White (2 Pack)
ZenWiFi ET9
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Linen (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Amazon.com
White (3 Pack)
ZenWiFi ET9
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Multi-Color (3 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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Amazon.com
 
Snow (1 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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BestBuy.com
 
Snow (2 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
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BestBuy.com
 
Snow (3 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Snow (4 Pack)
Nest Wifi Pro
Amazon.com
 

Google Nest Wifi Pro

ASUS ZenWiFi ET9

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