eero Pro 6 vs eero 6
The Pro 6 is the better router on paper: it is tri-band, covers more ground per unit and is faster on 5 GHz. The 6 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
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Wi-Fi
Pro 6 wins
Both are Wi-Fi 6, but the eero Pro 6 is tri-band against dual-band.
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Coverage
Pro 6 wins
The eero Pro 6 claims 2,000 sq ft per unit against 1,500 sq ft.
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Wired
Evenly matched
Both top out at 1 Gbps with a similar number of ports.
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Security & VPN
Evenly matched
Much the same security, VPN and parental features.
Other differences
- Bands Pro 6 wins
The Pro 6 is tri-band, so it can keep a band for the link between units; the 6 is dual-band and shares that link with your devices.
- Coverage Pro 6 wins
The Pro 6 claims 2,000 sq ft per unit against 1,500 sq ft for the 6. Claims are for open space, so treat them as a comparison, not a promise.
- 5 GHz speed Pro 6 wins
The Pro 6 is rated for 3,603 Mbps on 5 GHz against 1,201 Mbps, the band most devices use.
- LAN ports Pro 6 wins
The Pro 6 has 2 wired LAN ports against 1 on the 6.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Pro 6 if…
- Your units will link over Wi-Fi: its extra band carries that link without slowing your devices.
- You have a bigger home to cover: it claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.
- You want more speed on the band most devices use: it's rated for 3,603 Mbps on 5 GHz.
- You'll plug in a TV, console or desktop: it has 2 LAN ports.
Choose the 6 if…
- You might wire your units together later: it supports Ethernet backhaul.
- You prefer its app and design: it covers the same essentials as the Pro 6.
Full spec comparison
The Pro 6 leads on Wi-Fi, coverage and wired ports; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | eero | eero |
| Model number | K010001 | N010001 |
| Hardware version | single version | single version |
| Type | Mesh Wi-Fi System | Mesh Wi-Fi System |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Pack options | 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack | 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack |
Wi-Fi
The Pro 6 is ahead on Wi-Fi.
It is tri-band and is faster on 5 GHz, and the 6 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Speed class | AX4200 | AX1800 |
| Bands | Tri-band | Dual-band |
| Radios | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Total Wi-Fi speed | 4,177 Mbps | 1,775 Mbps |
| 2.4 GHz speed | 574 Mbps | 574 Mbps |
| 5 GHz speed | 1201 + 2402 | 1,201 Mbps |
| Max channel width | 80 MHz | 80 MHz |
| Multi-Link Operation (MLO) | No | No |
| 320 MHz on 6 GHz | No | No |
| Spatial streams | 2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz Lo) + 4x4 (5 GHz Hi), 8 spatial streams | 2x2 + 2x2 (4 spatial streams) |
| MU-MIMO | Yes | Yes |
| OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes |
Coverage
The Pro 6 is ahead on coverage.
It covers more ground per unit, and the 6 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage (per unit) | 2,000 sq ft | 1,500 sq ft |
| Max devices | 75 | 75 |
Ports
The Pro 6 is ahead on wired ports.
It has more LAN ports (2), and the 6 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| WAN ports | 2x 1G auto-sensing (each usable as WAN or LAN) | 1x 1G (auto-sensing; either port can be WAN) |
| LAN ports | 2x 1G auto-sensing (each usable as WAN or LAN) | 1x 1G (second auto-sensing port; 2 ports total) |
| Fastest wired port | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Multi-gig ports | 0 | 0 |
| SFP ports | None | None |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Cellular / tethering | None | None |
| Configurable WAN/LAN | Yes | Yes |
Hardware
The Pro 6 is ahead on hardware and support.
It has more RAM, and the 6 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4 GHz | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
| RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Flash storage | 4,096 MB | 4,096 MB |
Mesh
Little separates them on mesh and backhaul.
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh support | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh ecosystem | eero (TrueMesh) | eero (TrueMesh) |
| Wired backhaul | — | Yes |
| Dedicated backhaul band | No | No |
Software & security
Both offer much the same software features.
VPN, parental controls and security options are close.
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Management | eero app (iOS/Android) | eero app (iOS/Android) |
| Web interface | — | No |
| Security suite | eero Plus (optional subscription) | eero Plus |
| Subscription | eero Plus (US$9.99/month or US$99.99/year): online security and privacy, identity protection, advanced parental controls. Basic parental controls and network features free. | eero Plus (paid subscription) for the security suite: content filters, ad blocking, Guardian VPN, partner services; Dynamic DNS also needs Plus. Basic features, scheduling and profiles are free. |
| Parental controls | Yes | Yes |
| QoS | — | Yes |
| Guest network | Yes | Yes |
| ISP VLAN tagging | — | Yes |
| PPPoE | — | Yes |
| IPv6 | Yes | Yes |
| WPA3 | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall | Built-in network firewall with NAT | Built-in firewall (type not specified) |
| Gaming features | Optimize for conferencing and gaming (eero Labs feature) | Optimize for conferencing and gaming (eero Labs) |
| LEDs can be turned off | — | Yes |
| Smart home | Zigbee smart home hub; Thread (OpenThread); BLE 5.0 | Zigbee hub, Thread (OpenThread), Bluetooth LE 5.0 |
| Voice assistants | Alexa | Alexa |
Design & power
Both are similar on design and power.
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 139 x 139 x 52.6 mm | 99.4 x 97.0 x 61.4 mm |
| Weight | 680 g | 299 g |
| Power | 27 W external power supply, 100-240 V AC | 15 W external power adapter (100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz) |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
Support
| Spec | eero Pro 6 | eero 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty (US) | 1 year | 1 year |