Eero Pro 7 review: Paying to be sold a subscription

The Eero Pro 7 is a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that aims to correct the mistakes of its predecessor, the Eero Pro 6E. The Pro 7 has a new design that is more noticeable than the classic body, but it's still easy to set up and use. Each node has a USB-C power jack, reset button, and two 5G Ethernet ports, and they can reach speeds of up to 3.9 Gbps. The system is easy to set up, with a "frustration-free" process that takes around 15 minutes. The performance is excellent, with speeds of up to 250 Mbps in artificial speed tests and reliable connections. However, the upgrade from Wi-Fi 6E may not be worth it for everyone, as the improvements are mostly in lag and reliability. The Eero app is well-designed but has many basic features locked behind a paywall, including parental controls and security updates. The Eero Pro 7 is available in one, two, or three-node packs, priced at $300, $550, and $700 respectively. The system is expensive, but comparable to other Wi-Fi 7 systems on the market. Overall, the Eero Pro 7 is a great system, but the aggressive nickel-and-diming and lack of basic features hold it back from being fully recommended.