Which wifi 7 router is better? (erro or TP-Link)
Which wifi 7 router is better? (erro or TP-Link)
Hello. I evaluated two routers for my home setup: the Eero Max 7 BE20800 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 and the TP-Link Archer BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7. I understand Wi-Fi 7 is still emerging and not widely supported yet. Since I can find them at affordable prices, my focus is on performance differences, especially wall penetration. My home spans about 1200 sq ft, with a basement modem from Xfinity, a three-story structure including an attic that’s becoming a bedroom. The walls are made of cardboard (drywall or paster board).
I'm not sure which product stands out the most. You seem comfortable with the 2.4G frequency and it will reach the highest floor if you put it in the basement. However, the middle level offers the strongest signal. The 5G works best at mid-height, though it won't cover two floors easily. The 6G band is quite different—it needs special antennas or access points on each level, or a clear path several feet away for better performance. Its signal is very weak and struggles to penetrate walls, usually only through one wall. For any chance of working in your home, placing the router at the middle level is essential. Don't expect solid 6G performance if you put it near the modem in the basement. I’ve got multiple 6E devices and Wi-Fi access points around my house. When connected to the 6G band with 6E, speeds are incredible—almost unbelievable. The latency is almost invisible. You’ll notice a big difference compared to older Wi-Fi standards even on the 6G network.
They use the same radio bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz), which mainly affects signal strength through walls. Higher frequencies offer faster speeds but poorer wall penetration. Both devices support tri-band, allowing them to handle multiple clients on different bands simultaneously for optimal performance at various distances. When choosing, check reviews and consider additional features like a better interface or more ports. For example: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/eero-max-7 and https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tp-link-ar...i-7-router
The main focus should be confirming the device supports MLO, the essential capability that enables linking and navigating across several bands at once for improved reliability and speed. With the ongoing "WiFi Alliance Certified" developments, I’m skeptical of any claims about future features being added later. The media often misrepresents the role of the WiFi Alliance in relation to IEEE standards. If range is important, I’d avoid a traditional router and opt instead for a ceiling-mounted access point placed in the most signal-friendly, central location.