eero Pro 7 vs. eero Max 7: Which WiFi 7 router should you buy?

Fast, reliable WiFi is the backbone of your home. Whether you’re working remotely, streaming 4K content in multiple rooms, gaming online or running dozens of smart devices, your network needs to handle it all without buffering or dead zones. With WiFi 7 now available, the latest eero systems, eero Pro 7 and eero Max 7, bring next-generation speed, lower latency and stronger mesh performance to whole-home networks.

Both eero systems deliver WiFi 7 performance, support Astound’s multi-Gig internet and are designed for advanced home networks, but they serve slightly different needs. This guide breaks down the differences in performance, ideal home sizes, port configurations, smart home readiness and price/value, so you can choose the right mesh network for your home and your future needs.

Both eero Pro 7 and eero Max 7 deliver next-generation WiFi 7 speeds, whole-home mesh coverage and seamless performance for modern smart homes. They support multi-Gig internet, offer fast app-based setup and include built-in Thread, Zigbee, Matter and Alexa smart home support.

Between the two devices, the difference comes down speed ceiling, port capacity and home size support:

• eero Pro 7 is designed for most households upgrading to Astound’s Gig and multi-Gig service, with outstanding performance and long-term value.
• eero Max 7 is engineered for power users, large smart homes and plans 5 Gig and above, for the absolute fastest wireless and wired throughput.

If you plan to wire parts of your home or are planning for future multi-Gig speeds, those 10-Gig ports on the Max 7 are a meaningful upgrade. For most homes, especially those moving up from WiFi 6 or WiFi 6e systems, the port layout of the Pro 7 delivers everything you need for years of use.

Both the eero Pro 7 and eero Max 7 are optimized for high-performance, high-density modern homes and Astound’s high speed fiber plans. With WiFi 7 tri-band radios, multi-Gig backhaul support, and eero’s TrueMesh technology and automatic band steering, they deliver fast, consistent coverage throughout the home. Each system scales differently based on bandwidth needs, floorplan and device load.

What type of home is eero built for? The eero Pro 7 is built for homes that rely on strong, consistent WiFi throughout the day. With support for Astound’s multi-Gig internet, it ensures smooth performance for:

• Multiple simultaneous 4K/8K streams
• Working from home on multiple devices
• Online gaming and cloud gaming
• Smart home networks with 50 or more devices
• WiFi calling and video conferencing

TrueMesh ensures devices automatically route to the strongest node as you move through your home, so walking from your office to the kitchen mid-Zoom is easy. In medium and large floorplans, especially two-story homes, the Pro 7 delivers fast speeds to every room, without overpaying for performance.

If you want to push home networking to its limits, eero Max 7 is built for you. It’s optimized for 5 Gig and above fiber internet connections, and its reinforced radios and 10-Gig Ethernet ports support ultra-high throughput for both wireless and wired connections. The Max 7 stands out in high-demand environments, including:

• Very large homes (especially those over 6,000 square feet or three or more floors)
• AR/VR streaming and next-gen immersive gaming setups
• 4K/8K video editing across NAS devices
• Dedicated home offices with multi-Gig WAN + LAN
• Smart homes with 150+ devices and IoT automation

Professional-grade usage is where the Max 7 shines. When several heavy-use devices are active – 4K TVs in multiple rooms, multiple workstations, VR headsets, consoles, laptops and dozens of smart home sensors – the Max 7 maintains throughput and low latency across all of them with minimal congestion.

If your home sees normal peak usage, such as kids streaming, someone gaming, someone working on video calls and smart devices running in the background, the Pro 7 will feel fast and seamless.

If your home sees permanent peak usage, such as large file transfers, high-resolution streaming across multiple rooms, smart home automation and more, the Max 7 ensures that everything runs without slowdown now, and into the future.

One of the biggest strengths of the eero ecosystem is consistency. Whether you choose the eero Pro 7 or eero Max 7, setup follows the same fast, app-guided experience eero is known for. Simply plug in your main unit, follow the prompts in the eero mobile app and add nodes around your home.

For the strongest eero mesh WiFi 7 experience, remember to:

• Place nodes in open central areas, not behind furniture or appliances.
• Aim for spacing nodes 30 – 40 feet apart in most homes (closer for concrete or brick walls).
• Connect your primary unit directly to your modem or gateway.
• Use wired backhaul (Ethernet between nodes) if you want maximum performance.

Dial in your placement and you’re ready to enjoy everything WiFi 7 offers today for the long haul. WiFi 8 isn’t expected to hit consumer devices until about 2029.

Start with the node count above, then add one more node if you still see weak spots after placement.

Both the eero Pro 7 and eero Max 7 double as powerful smart home hubs, so you don’t need a shelf full of bridges and controllers. Each system includes a Matter controller, plus built-in Thread and Zigbee radios, allowing you to connect compatible smart lights, locks, plugs, sensors and other devices directly through eero. Because Alexa support is also integrated, you can easily manage connected devices and automations without adding separate hubs or dongles.

If you’re upgrading from an earlier eero system, the eero Pro 7 and eero Max 7 work with previous generations. That means you can keep existing eero units in lower-traffic spaces while placing your new WiFi 7 nodes in the rooms where you need the most speed and capacity.

Because you can expand gradually, you don’t have to replace your entire system at once; instead, you can build out your network over time as your home, devices and internet needs grow.

Choosing between the eero Pro 7 and eero Max 7 comes down to your internet speed, home size and how future-ready you want your network to be. For most households upgrading to Gig or multi-Gig service, the eero Pro 7 delivers more than enough power, offering blazing WiFi 7 speeds, seamless coverage and long-term efficiency without overspending.

If you want top-tier performance for large homes, 5 – 10 Gig fiber or heavy workloads like AR/VR and dense smart home environments, the eero Max 7 stands in a class of its own with 10 Gig Ethernet, and the highest throughput in the eero lineup.

Either way, you’re investing in a next-generation WiFi experience built for your home: low-latency video calls, instant streaming, smooth gaming and fast smart home control across every room.

If you want cutting-edge mesh performance with low upfront cost, Astound’s Whole Home WiFi program lets you upgrade to premium eero hardware over time with flexible rental options. Whichever system you choose, you’ll get fast setup, reliable whole-home coverage and WiFi 7 performance ready for the connected future.