What you should know
- B&H has spilled the beans on Google’s upcoming Nest Wifi router product.
- Rumored Nest Wifi Pro will retail at $200 per single pack and $400 per three-pack.
- According to Nest and Pixel products, the router will be available in four colors.
It’s not hard to believe that Google’s next-generation Nest Wifi router is going to have major connectivity upgrades. A retail listing on the internet has revealed its pricing and color options before it goes live. Expected launch next month.
According to a B&H listing (which has now been removed), the rumored Nest Wifi Pro will start at $200 for a single pack. This is a substantial price increase over the 2019 Nest Wifi which costs $170. Google will likely offer a 2-pack for $300 or a 3-pack for $400 if one router is insufficient, according to screenshots. 9to5Google(opens in a new tab.
It is worth noting, too, that the listings appear confirm to a Previous rumors indicating an upgrade. Google refers to the router as the Google Nest Wifi Pro 6E Router, which means it will support Wi-Fi 6E. Google’s Nest WifiLine has quickly fallen behind the competition since Wi-Fi 6 launched in 2019. Many of the The best mesh Wi Fi routersSuch as the Amazon Eero 6Google is the latest network standard to support, so it’s surprising that Google didn’t follow suit. However, Nest Wifi’s upcoming version is a welcome improvement.
Wi-Fi 6E promises lower interference than the current Wi-Fi 6 models. This is largely due to its 6GHz-7GHz bandwidth range. This results in faster speeds. An additional benefit is that it offers faster speeds. FCC listing(opens in a new window)Recent announcements include the addition of Bluetooth low energy and Thread mesh networking radios.
A few color options are listed for the next generation router. The listings indicate that the Nest Wifi Pro will come in Snow (white), Linen, Light Brown, Fog (lightblue), and Lemongrass/light yellow/green.
But, the mention of a point-network extender is not made. Google will host a Made by Google event in October, which will likely see the launch of the Google Fiber Network Extender. Google Pixel 7series and the Pixel WatchAs well as new Nest products.
Nest Wifi makes a great choice if you want the simplicity and convenience of Google Wifi, but still need to have a reliable connection.
