Testseek.co.uk have collected 151 expert reviews of the Google Wifi Home Mesh Wi-Fi System and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Wifi Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.
December 2016
(81%)
151 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
4771 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Google Wifi is incredibly easy to setup and manage on a day-to-day basis despite its lack of some finer control. The fact that the system includes three units for less than some competitors charge for two or fewer is also a huge benefit. Finally
These un
Easy setup and well-designed app
Attractive
Reliable
Far-reaching Wi-Fi
Google Wifi is easy to use and a breeze to set up. It has strong Wi-Fi coverage and fast speed. It costs a lot less than other mesh Wi-Fi systems
Reliable and consistent connection
Simple to setup and manage
Super
Simple setup
Great value
Excellent design
Simple to setup
Excellent parental controls
Reasonable price
Incredibly easy to set up
App offers comprehensive control
Parental controls are ace
Very consistent Wi-Fi coverage
Setup is fast and simple
Loads of network monitoring tools included
Coverage is excellent
Setup takes only a few minutes
Elegant
Minimalist design
Easy-to-use app
Less expensive than competitors
The editors didn't like
While there isn't much to gripe about regarding Google Wifi
Some might like finer control over Wi-Fi settings
Like controlling which bands broadcast and when. Also
At AC1200
Google Wifi isn't capable of the AC3000 or even AC2200 throughput that Netgea
Modest performance
Not the cheapest
Must sign in with Google account
Not brilliant as a standalone router
A Google account and a mobile device are required for setup and management. It doesn't have many advanced features or customizable network settings
Incredibly easy to set up, App offers comprehensive control, Parental controls are ace, Very consistent Wi-Fi coverage
Might be overkill for smaller flats, Lacks the deeper control of nerdier rivals
Google Wifi not only looks the part, it performs. Not everyone necessarily needs it – if you live in a small flat with generally good Wi-Fi, you're not going to gain much for your £129 apart from improved network handling and a nice app. But for families...
Simple to setup, Excellent parental controls, Reasonable price
Not as fast as BT Whole Home Wi-Fi
Still, Google Wifi isn't designed to be used as a standalone router; it's been designed as a mesh system first and foremost, and it's a very good one at that. It's incredibly easy to maintain and set up. Its app is brilliant, providing just the right amou...
Published: 2017-04-06, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Google Wifi is an impressive achievement for a company not necessarily known for its wireless networking prowess. Not only is it competitively priced within its sector, it's also a decent performer and is stacked with clever technology to make your life e...
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Published: 2017-02-26, Author: Joe , review by: techradar.com
Super, simple setup, Great value, Excellent design
Limited hardware control, Lower AC rating
Google Wifi is the easiest and most manageable router that we've ever set up, period. It might not be the most powerful or offer precise controls, but it more than makes up for any lack of depth in unmatched simplicity...
Mesh Wi Fi system, Coverage area of up to 4,500 square feet, Easy to use Google Wi Fi app
Only two Gigabit ethernet ports,
The Google WiFi system offers speeds of up to 1200 Mbps with dual band Wi-Fi connectivity at 2.4GHz and 5GHz. It has a minimal design, and despite only having two ethernet ports, performs well. The WiFi points can cover up to 4,500 sq ft and everything is...
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Published: 2020-08-11, Author: Michael , review by: gadgetreview.com
Built in connection and speed tests on the app, Can prioritize bandwidth, Very affordable
Marginally better download speeds on the Orbi, Only has two ports,
The Google Wifi Router is the simplest and easiest wifi router to setup which gives it a huge leg up over the competition. Despite its slightly lower download speeds compared to its competition, its bandwidth prioritization makes it that whatever needs th...
Published: 2019-08-29, Author: William , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Mesh Wi-Fi routers are a recent trend in the networking market and aim to bring some of the advanced features of enterprise networking systems to the consumer. How well do they work, and what performance benefit do you get by switching to one? We'll take...
Published: 2019-06-24, Author: Bill , review by: lifewire.com
Affordable, Excellent range, Fast performance, Easy to set up
Doesn't allow for tinkering, Limited ethernet connections
An excellent router for almost everyone.The Google Wifi might just be one of the best wireless routers on the market, and it's hard to think of someone we wouldn't recommend it to. It's easy to set up, has stellar performance and reliability, and it looks...
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