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Amazon eero Pro 7 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
Multi-gig plans up to 5 Gbps with wired backhaul between units
Three tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers with two 5 GbE ports each, 27W USB-C power, a Thread, Zigbee and Matter hub, and a 3-year limited warranty. eero publishes both 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft per unit for coverage.
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Published specifications
- eero: tri-band Wi-Fi 7, BE10800, 2x2 on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz
- eero: two auto-sensing 5 GbE ports per unit; plans up to 5 Gbps
- eero: wired up to 4.7 Gbps; wireless up to 3.9 Gbps
- eero: 2,000 sq ft per unit (overview) or 2,500 (spec table); 200+ devices
- Listing: 3 routers, 3 x 27W USB-C adapters, 1 Cat6a cable in the box
- eero: limited 3-year warranty; indoor device only
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Two 5 GbE ports per unit for multi-gig wired devices and backhaul
- Three-year limited warranty stated by both eero and the listing
- Smart home hub with Thread, plus Zigbee and Matter as a controller
Caveats
- eero states coverage as both 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft per unit
- Only one Ethernet cable ships with three units
- Indoor only, and older eeros on the same network may slow it
Three tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers and what ships with them
This ASIN is the three-pack of the eero Pro 7, sold on Amazon under the eero Store name, with one-, two- and four-pack listings as well. The listing's specification table gives the 3-pack contents as three eero Pro 7 routers, three 27W USB-C power adapters and one Cat6a Ethernet cable, so there is one cable for three units.
eero's support article describes the eero Pro 7 as a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router that can serve as a primary router or as an extender, and lists its use case as gateway or indoor extender, sitting on a flat surface. The shop page adds that it is an indoor device only.
Each unit measures 7.1 by 5.77 by 3.09 inches (180 by 146 by 78 mm) in eero's hardware table; the listing gives 5.77 wide, 7.10 high and 3.10 deep. Power is an eero 27W supply on 100-240V AC, and the listing adds that the adapter is USB-C and that the operating range is 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
Two 5 GbE ports, and what the speed figures mean
Each eero Pro 7 has two auto-sensing 5 GbE ports. eero's support article says these enable hardwired devices to take full advantage of internet plans up to 5 Gbps, and the shop page describes the model as ideal for internet plans up to 5 Gbps. The listing adds one USB-C port, which it lists alongside the Ethernet ports.
eero's hardware table gives two separate figures rather than one headline number: wired speeds up to 4.7 Gbps and wireless speeds up to 3.9 Gbps. The support comparison article gives the same pair. The listing gives a BE10800 rating, six spatial streams and 2x2 MIMO on each of the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.
The listing's channel table is more specific than eero's summary: 2.4 GHz at 20 and 40 MHz, 5 GHz up to 240 MHz, and 6 GHz up to 320 MHz. So the 320 MHz channel width that eero lists for this model applies to the 6 GHz band only, according to that table.
Coverage: eero gives 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft per unit
The coverage figure is stated two ways by eero itself. The support article's overview says the eero Pro 7 provides up to 2,000 sq ft (190 m²) of indoor coverage per unit, and the shop page says the same, which matches the listing's 6,000 sq ft for three. The hardware specification table in that same support article says up to 2,500 sq ft per device, and eero's product comparison article also says 2,500.
Neither document explains the difference, and we will not guess. If spacing units in a large home depends on it, ask eero which figure applies. Device capacity is stated consistently: 200+ devices per unit in eero's documents, and 600+ for the three-pack on the listing.
eero's setup FAQ says to place each unit on a raised, flat surface away from reflective surfaces such as metal, mirrors or glass. The shop page's comparison row also lists the eero Pro 7 as not outdoor rated, with an IP44 rating.
Wi-Fi 7 features, backhaul and mixing with older eeros
eero's support article says multi-link operation (MLO) can reduce latency and improve connectivity and speed for Wi-Fi 7 devices compared with standard operation. The listing and shop page both name TrueMesh, TrueRoam and TrueChannel, and the shop page says TrueMesh builds on the Qualcomm Dragonwing N7 chipset.
eero's Ethernet article says eeros can be connected by Ethernet backhaul or wirelessly, and that a wired home should use its Ethernet connections. It asks for Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a cable and allows either an Ethernet switch back to the gateway or a daisy chain from one eero to the next.
eero says the eero Pro 7 is backward compatible with all previous generations of eero and works with eero Built-in on select Amazon Echo devices. Its support FAQ adds that combining it with older-generation eero devices may result in reduced performance, and recommends using it with other Wi-Fi 7 eero hardware.
Smart home hub, security settings and eero Plus
eero lists a Zigbee-compatible smart home hub, Thread compatibility and Matter compatibility as a controller only, plus Works with Alexa. The listing's table specifies OpenThread, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0, Zigbee as a controller only and Matter as a controller only.
The listing gives WPA3 and WPA2 wireless encryption, IPv4 and IPv6, UPnP, DHCP reservations and port forwarding, and WAN support for DHCP, static IP, PPPoE and internet VLAN tagging. It also lists automatic channel selection, band steering, device and profile pause and password sharing.
eero's support article says the eero app for Android or iOS is required for setup and network management, and that the eero Pro 7 is compatible with eero Plus and eero Business. The shop page lists Advanced Security, Ad Blocking, Parental Controls, Malwarebytes, 1Password and a VPN powered by Guardian as eero Plus features, and the listing notes that additional services each require a separate subscription.
Three-year warranty and what the listing leaves to eero
eero's support article says the eero Pro 7 is backed by a limited 3-year warranty together with phone and email support, and the listing's warranty row says the same, pointing to eero.com/legal for the terms. We did not open eero's warranty page, so this page cannot tell you what the warranty excludes.
The listing says new customers are eligible for eero Plus free for 30 days, and requires internet service with a cable, DSL or fiber ONT modem if needed. eero's support article points to eero.com/compliance for safety and compliance information.
eero's shop page lists 30-day returns, free shipping and a 3-year warranty for purchases made from eero. The first two are eero store terms, so check the seller, returns terms and condition of the offer you select on Amazon.
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Primary sources
- eero support article: eero Pro 7 features, hardware specifications, box contents and warranty
- eero product page for the eero Pro 7
- eero support article: eero Mesh Wifi Product Comparison, eero Pro 7 block
- eero support article: connecting eeros with Ethernet backhaul
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