from Amazon Big Devices Event 2023 revealed the tech giant’s latest gadgets, new technologies and smart devices, but one of the biggest announcements was the eero Max 7, its first Wi-Fi 7 compatible mesh router system.
A mesh router is intended for larger spaces that even require Wi-Fi coverage, as it consists of a main router and several nodes that can be placed in any space you want. The eero Max 7 will surely be one of best mesh Wi-Fi systems you can get, as it supports 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz radio bands, wireless speeds up to 4.3 Gbps, wired speeds up to 9.4 Gbps and has two 10 Ethernet ports and two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for said wired connections.
And if you’re wondering how much Wi-Fi range the eero Max 7 has, a single router offers 2,500 square feet of coverage and a three-pack (one router and two extender nodes) has up to 7 500 square feet of coverage. It will also work with major IP service plans and be backwards compatible with previous eero devices so you can mix and match them.
Currently, the eero Max 7 is available for pre-order in the US, UK and Australia for $599.99 / £599.99 / AU$599.99 (one pack), $1,149.99 / £1,149.99 / AU$1,149.99 (two-pack) and $1,699.99 / £1,699.99. / AU$1,699.99 (three-pack) up to eero.comAmazon and other retailers and Internet service providers.
Is Wi-Fi 7 really necessary?
Since Intel announced that it was bringing Wi-Fi 7 to commercial markets In 2022, we slowly saw a small number of devices appear to support it. Amazon’s eero Max 7 mesh router is the latest, promising to harness connection potential and provide users with blazingly fast internet speeds.
Although it could be a great decision for businesses that require the fastest internet speeds, individuals should carefully consider whether the upgrade is worth the high price of entry. There are many questions you need to ask yourself before investing in Wi-Fi 7 compatible devices, such as: why are you using it? For example, if you are a professional or hardcore gamer who needs the fastest and most consistent connection possible, this would be a worthwhile investment.
However, if you want to upgrade to a stronger connection that is also widely available now, then Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E are great options They also have the added benefit of having cheaper routers compared to the extremely expensive Wi-Fi 7 routers which, depending on whether you buy a simple or mesh one, can cost almost $2,000.