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Google Nest Wifi
Google Wifi
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2
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Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 5 (ac)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Dual Node Mesh
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 5 (ac)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Dual Node Mesh
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.
Variants
- Nest Wifi (Sand (2-pack))
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo
Apartment/Condo
Threshold
Apartment/Condo
7.3
6.8
Interior Long Range
7.4
5.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
8.8
8.9
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Height
3.54" (9.0 cm)
2.76" (7.0 cm)
Width
4.25" (10.8 cm)
4.25" (10.8 cm)
Depth
4.25" (10.8 cm)
4.25" (10.8 cm)
Depth With Cables
4.25" (10.8 cm)
4.25" (10.8 cm)
Network Ports
6.7
6.7
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WAN Port Speed
1.0 Gbps
1.0 Gbps
LAN Port Count
1
1
10 Gbps Ports
0
0
2.5 Gbps Ports
0
0
1 Gbps Ports
2
2
10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
0
0
USB Ports
USB-A 3.0 Ports
0
0
USB-A 2.0 Ports
0
0
USB-C Ports
0
0
USB-C Speed
N/A
N/A
In The Box
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Wall/Ceiling Mount
0.0
0.0
Mount Photo
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Mount Type
None
None
Wi-Fi
Interior Long Range
7.4
5.4
Long Range Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Lowest Speed
213 Mbps
52 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
221 Mbps
120 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Dual Node Mesh
Dual Node Mesh
Interior Short Range
7.4
7.2
Short Range Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Highest Speed
478 Mbps
447 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
357 Mbps
291 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Dual Node Mesh
Dual Node Mesh
Wi-Fi Specifications
6.1
6.1
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 5 (ac)
Wi-Fi 5 (ac)
6GHz Band
No
No
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
DFS Channels
No
No
MLO Implementation
Beacon Frame
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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
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Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
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Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)
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Broad Coverage
Outdoor Coverage Map
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