Best Alternatives to Nest Wifi Android Central 2020

Whether you're leery of Google's data collection practices, fed up with Nest Wifi's lack of advanced functionality, or simply browsing the market for something better, we've rounded up some of the best alternatives to Nest Wifi. Check them out below — there should be something for everyone!

Best overall: Eero Pro with two Beacons

Staff pick

The Eero Pro offers incredible speed, consistency, and range, outperforming Nest Wifi in a lot of areas. Plus, with Eero Secure, you gain access to a ton of advanced security features, and the option for a password manager, premium antivirus, and VPN — all at a reasonable price point.

Premium and powerful: Netgear Orbi RBK752

Netgear has been in the home networking game for a long time, and it shows. With Wi-Fi 6 support and a fast AX4200 tri-band connection, this system should be able to keep up with just about any family's needs. You even get three Ethernet ports on the main router and two on any satellites you add.

Cheap Wi-Fi 6 mesh: Netgear Nighthawk MK62

With a restrained AX1800 dual-band setup, the Nighthawk MK62 isn't going to blow you away with speed. This mesh system brings Wi-Fi 6 features to those that don't need a ton of speed and more importantly, don't want to spend a bunch of money. With a price tag that's comparable with Wi-Fi 5 devices, the Nighthawk MK62 is a great option for a lot of people.

As simple as possible: Eero

The standard Eero isn't the fastest mesh system by any stretch. It has a dual-band Wi-Fi connection that Eero only recommends for up to 550Mbps connections. Luckily, that's more than enough for most people. The Eero app makes setup and breeze and dual Ethernet ports on every unit make it super easy to get all of your devices connected.

Powerline backhaul: TP-Link Deco P9

TP-Link's Deco P9 is a mesh system designed for a home with a lot of interference. Concrete and block walls seemed like a great idea before Wi-Fi was a thing. The P9 overcomes these signal killing elements by communicating with nodes through your existing power lines. If it turns out wireless the wireless signal is stronger, it can automatically switch back.

Ultra secure: Gryphon Guardian

Where Gryphon's Guardian mesh hardware really shines is on the security side. It provides parental controls that are unmatched in their scope, allowing you to manage and monitor not just content, but also internet access and screen time. For a small subscription fee, it also adds malware filtering, intrusion detection, and adblocking.

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There are plenty of best alternatives for Nest Wifi

Many of these systems are some of the best wireless routers you can find. If you're looking for the strongest all-around alternative to Nest Wifi, Eero Pro is your best bet. It's one of the most reasonably-priced options currently on the market and offers excellent connectivity and speed for its price point. Plus, Eero Secure is an incredible value add, especially if you go for the premium option, which includes accounts for 1Password, Malwarebytes Premium, and Encrypt.me.

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That said, if you have money to burn, you can't go wrong with the Netgear Orbi RBK752. This system comes with a solid app that makes setup relatively quick and easy. It also comes with more Ethernet ports than most mesh systems making it a drop-in replacement for an existing router with wired devices.

Finally, if money is an object, Luma is a great choice. Although it's a lower-cost alternative, it still comes packed with a ton of features that even more expensive mesh network systems don't offer.

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