Eero 7 Review: Faster Wi-Fi 7, Still Easiest to Set Up

The Eero 7 was announced in February 2025 and launched in Canada on March 26. I recently tried out a 3-pack of the Eero 7 (thanks Amazon Canada), swapping it for my old Eero 6+ setup, which included an extra unit in the garage. Now, I’m using three Eero 7s plus the Eero Outdoor 7 I already had.

What It’s Like

The Eero 7 is a Wi-Fi 7 router that’s more affordable than fancier options. It handles Wi-Fi for streaming, working, and studying, with speeds up to 1.8 Gbps wirelessly and 2.3 Gbps wired through its two 2.5 GbE ports (of course, totally dependent on your ISP). It’s small enough to fit on a shelf or desk. One unit covers 2,000 square feet, a two-pack covers 4,000, and a three-pack like mine covers 6,000. You can add more units if needed.

The Eero 7 supports dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) that operates on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Like the Eero 6+, it does not include the 6 GHz band, which is only available in higher-end models like the Eero Max 7 or Eero Pro 7. This keeps it aligned with the Eero 7’s positioning as a ‘more affordable’ Wi-Fi 7 option.

Eero 7 packaging is all cardboard and three units fit tightly into the rectangular package:

On the left below is the Eero 7, which is larger than the older Eero 6+:

On the back, Eero 7 now supports two 2.5 GbE ports versus the 1 GbE ports on the Eero 6+. A USB-C port remains for power with the AC adapter, while the overall design stays the same:

It works with older Eero gear, so upgrading is easy—just follow the app instructions to swap it in. The Wi-Fi 7 tech (like Multi-Link Operation and 4K-QAM) makes it faster and able to handle more devices with less lag.

It also doubles as a smart home hub for Matter, Thread, and Zigbee devices, letting you control stuff like lights with Alexa.

There’s an optional Eero Plus subscription for extra security, parental controls, and backup internet, plus apps like 1Password and Malwarebytes. Free support is available by phone or email.

My Speed Tests

I tested it with my 2025 MacBook Air M4 (which supports Wi-Fi 7), placing the Eero 7 units in the same spots as my old Eero 6+. Again, having Wi-Fi 7 hardware is when you’ll notice a difference when it comes to upgrading your network.

Speed Test Comparison (Living Room – Fast.com + Speedtest.net):

• Eero 6+: ~120–140 Mbps down
• Eero 7: ~170–210 Mbps down

Speed Test Comparison (Office):

• Eero 6+: 32–76 Mbps (Fast), ~130 down / 40 up (Speedtest)
• Eero 7: 150 Mbps (Fast), ~130–150 down / 27–49 up (Speedtest)

The Eero app and its own speed tests (at my ISP’s cable modem) show download speeds of 984 Mbps and upload of 167 Mbps. It’s when wireless comes into play and over 40 devices, that’s when things slow down significantly. The main Eero 7 was also connected in our basement where the access point to the cable modem is, so that also affects our speeds, but the new system is better than before still.

Verdict

In short, Eero 7 noticeably improved speeds, especially in the living room, even without a fourth node in the garage like before (Eero 7 says it supports up to 6,000 square feet, versus 4,500 for the Eero 6+). Setup was quick, and the system ran quietly and reliably. Parental controls are also excellent with the Eero app, letting you create profiles and schedules for various devices (kids hate it when Wi-Fi just shuts off automatically for bed time).

If you want a simple Wi-Fi 7 upgrade and already have other Eero devices, Eero 7 is a solid pick—especially if you’re not ready to splurge on the Pro model. Just note that it’s still going to cost you $249.99 for one unit or $499.99 for a 3-pack. If you can wait until Black Friday, this will likely go on sale.