Google Wifi

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5
Speed class: AC1200
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 1,500 sq ft
Mesh: Google Wifi / Nest Wifi

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Google Wifi at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5, dual-band

Speeds as listed in the specs.
Coverage

Apartments and small homes

1,500 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3. Up to 100 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 1 LAN port.
Mesh

Wireless links

Google Wifi / Nest Wifi.
Security & VPN

Basic security

No built-in VPN. Parental controls.

Google Wifi full specifications

Overview

Brand	Google
Model	Google Wifi
Model number	AC-1304
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Pack options	3-pack
UPC / GTIN	199874516868

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5, dual-band: fine for basic browsing and streaming, but behind current standards.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5
Speed class	AC1200
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	1,200 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	No
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Apartments and small homes: the maker claims 1,500 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Rated for up to 100 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	1,500 sq ft
Max devices	100
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

1 LAN port for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	1x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core ARM processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core ARM
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	4,096 MB

Mesh

A mesh system whose units link over Wi-Fi.

As a dual-band kit, the link between units shares airtime with your devices. It works with other Google Wifi / Nest Wifi units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Google Wifi / Nest Wifi

Software & security

Standard router software, managed from an app or browser.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	Google Home app
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	No
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Built-in network firewall
Smart home	None

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 340 g.

Dimensions	106.12 (diameter) x 68.75 (height)
Weight	340 g
Color	Snow/White
Power	15 W power adapter, USB-C 5 V/3 A
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

Specs compiled from Google's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.