eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero 6+
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX3000
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Fastest port
- 1 Gbps
- Coverage
- 1,500 sq ft
Best Wi-Fi Routers with a Thread Border Router
A built-in Thread border router connects Thread and Matter smart home devices without a separate hub.
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10 routers
eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero 7
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 · BE5000
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Fastest port
- 2.5 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,000 sq ft
eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero Pro 7
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 · BE10800
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- Fastest port
- 5 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,000 sq ft
eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero Outdoor 7
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 · BE5000
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Fastest port
- 2.5 Gbps
- Coverage
- 15,000 sq ft
eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero Pro 6E
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E · AX5400
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- Fastest port
- 2.5 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,000 sq ft
eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero Max 7
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 · BE20800
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- Fastest port
- 10 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,500 sq ft
Google Mesh Wi-Fi System
Nest Wifi Pro
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E · AXE5400
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- Fastest port
- 1 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,200 sq ft
Google Mesh Wi-Fi System
Nest Wifi (router + 2 points)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 · AC2200
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Fastest port
- 1 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,200 sq ft
eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero Pro 6
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX4200
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 / 5 GHz
- Fastest port
- 1 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,000 sq ft
eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
eero 6
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX1800
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Fastest port
- 1 Gbps
- Coverage
- 1,500 sq ft
What a Thread border router does
Smart locks, sensors and bulbs increasingly use Thread, a low-power network that needs a border router to reach your Wi-Fi. Every router and mesh system here has one built in.
In a mesh kit, each unit with Thread extends that network too. Check which smart home platforms each model works with: eero and Google Nest Wifi Pro, for example, tie into different apps.
See all mesh Wi-Fi systems.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thread border router?
Thread is a low-power mesh network used by smart home devices. A border router connects that network to your Wi-Fi and the internet. Many Matter devices need one.
Do I need one if I have a smart speaker?
Maybe not. Some smart speakers and hubs are already Thread border routers. Having one in your Wi-Fi router means one less device to keep plugged in.
Does Thread work with Matter?
Yes. Matter is the app layer and Thread is one of the networks it runs on. A router with a Thread border router supports Thread-based Matter devices.