Which mesh wifi to go with?

[Justinzonfire]

Is this a no brainer? Wifi 5 triband vs wifi 6 dualband. 

$200... Wifi 5 Linksys Velop Triband: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/linksys-velop-ac2200-tri-band-mesh-wi-fi-5-system-3-pack-black/6209705.p?skuId=6209705
$223... Wifi 6 Amazon eero dualband: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-6-3-pack/dp/B085WSCTS4/ref=sr_1_4?tag=reblis-20&ascsubtag=00zKEYEG0M7xOvocdzxZJS9&th=1

[brwainer]

I recommend you confirm whether any mesh system you are interested in has a dedicated uplink radio. Sometimes this is called tri-band, but you need to verify whether the third radio/band is for dedicated uplink.

 

Without knowing anything else, Netgear Orbi is my recommendation for average needs.

[Justinzonfire]

Super new to home wifi networks, so thanks for the heads up. Ill look to see if either do. Is the dedicated uplink just faster speeds essentially? Also how do you find if it has a dedicated uplink?

[Justinzonfire]

$200... Wifi 5 Linksys Velop Triband AC2200: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/linksys-velop-ac2200-tri-band-mesh-wi-fi-5-system-3-pack-black/6209705.p?skuId=6209705
$223... Wifi 6 Amazon eero Dualband AC2200: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-6-3-pack/dp/B085WSCTS4/ref=sr_1_4?tag=reblis-20&ascsubtag=00zKEYEG0M7xOvocdzxZJS9&th=1
$99... Wifi 5 Netgear Orbi Dualband AC1200: https://www.walmart.com/ip/NETGEAR-Orbi-Mesh-WiFi-System-3-pack-Up-to-4-500-sq-ft-1-2Gbps-Dual-band-WiFi-RBK13/529865580

[Justinzonfire]

$200... Wifi 5 Linksys Velop Triband AC2200: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/linksys-velop-ac2200-tri-band-mesh-wi-fi-5-system-3-pack-black/6209705.p?skuId=6209705
$223... Wifi 6 Amazon eero Dualband AC2200: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-6-3-pack/dp/B085WSCTS4/ref=sr_1_4?tag=reblis-20&ascsubtag=00zKEYEG0M7xOvocdzxZJS9&th=1
$99... Wifi 5 Netgear Orbi Dualband AC1200: https://www.walmart.com/ip/NETGEAR-Orbi-Mesh-WiFi-System-3-pack-Up-to-4-500-sq-ft-1-2Gbps-Dual-band-WiFi-RBK13/529865580

[Entropy.]

13 minutes ago, Justinzonfire said:

$200... Wifi 5 Linksys Velop Triband AC2200: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/linksys-velop-ac2200-tri-band-mesh-wi-fi-5-system-3-pack-black/6209705.p?skuId=6209705
$223... Wifi 6 Amazon eero Dualband AC2200: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-6-3-pack/dp/B085WSCTS4/ref=sr_1_4?tag=reblis-20&ascsubtag=00zKEYEG0M7xOvocdzxZJS9&th=1
$99... Wifi 5 Netgear Orbi Dualband AC1200: https://www.walmart.com/ip/NETGEAR-Orbi-Mesh-WiFi-System-3-pack-Up-to-4-500-sq-ft-1-2Gbps-Dual-band-WiFi-RBK13/529865580

1. Please refrain from spam posting/repeatedly posting the same, or very similar topics in the forums- Even if they're hours, or days apart. By personal experience, I know it'll eventually get you into trouble with the mods. 

 

2. Do you want perhaps better integration with other smart devices in your house? That might be a player in your choice. How much area do you need to cover? What speed do you want?  It looks like if you want the highest *claimed* speeds, You might want to go for the Linksys. The Eero's look like they'll give the most *claimed* coverage, and the Netgears look like just a cheaper alternative to the others
 

[Spotty]

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