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The video provides an in-depth review of various Eero Wi-Fi 6 models, focusing on their performance, suitability for different home sizes, and device compatibility. The Eero 6 and 6 Plus are recommended for homes under 4,000 square feet with fewer connected devices, while the Pro 6 is ideal for larger homes and the Pro 6E, which supports the 6GHz band, is noted for its complexity and poorer performance unless using multiple 6GHz devices or wired backhaul. Key performance metrics are discussed, with a particular note on the Pro 6E often failing to meet expectations due to the current lack of 6GHz devices, and potential privacy concerns intensified by Amazon's acquisition of Eero. Overall, the video emphasizes the ease of setup and user-friendliness of Eero systems, while also highlighting the data collection practices and advocating for potentially more privacy-centric alternatives like Orbi. The reviewer concludes by opting for the Eero 6 Plus for personal use, citing its performance and the number of Ethernet ports.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses various Euro Wi-Fi 6 models and their suitability for different house sizes and needs. The Eero 6 and 6 Plus are recommended for homes under 4,000 square feet, while the Pro 6 is ideal for larger homes with many devices. The Pro 6E, which uses the six gigahertz band, is noted for being confusing but will be explored further in the performance section. The presenter then covers the basics of Euro systems, highlighting their ease of installation, attractive design, and suitability for managing internet usage for families, including functionalities like grouping devices, setting schedules, and monitoring bandwidth usage. The need for an Eero Plus subscription for advanced features such as historical bandwidth data, content filtering, and ad blocking is also mentioned. The Eero system is praised for its simplicity and user-friendliness, making it suitable for non-tech-savvy users, but not ideal for networking enthusiasts looking for advanced configuration options. Finally, Eero’s true mesh technology is explained as providing dynamic routing and automatic optimization to maintain performance.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses various mesh Wi-Fi systems, noting the Eero system’s stability and smooth client steering, which prevents connection hiccups when moving through the house. They explain the differences between dual-band and tri-band models, focusing on the Aero 6, Aero 6 Plus, Aero Pro 6, and Aero Pro 6E. The dual-band systems potentially waste some bandwidth on backhaul communication, while tri-band systems offer better optimization. The reviewer sets up an iperf 3 server to test throughput speed independent of internet service provider limitations, covering a 1200 square foot house and backyard. Using a two-node configuration, they find the Dual Band Euro 6 and 6 Plus deliver over 330 megabits per second on average with impressive stability.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses the performance of the Aero Pro 6E compared to dual-band models. Despite theoretical speeds of up to 2000 megabits per second, actual results did not meet expectations due to the lack of current devices supporting the 6GHz band. The reviewer used an iPhone 14 Pro without 6GHz support to provide a fair 2023 perspective. They explain how the 6GHz band was intended as a primary backhaul to free up the 5GHz band but ended up being less reliable due to shorter range. Consequently, the Pro 6E often defaults to a single 5GHz band, causing bandwidth competition among devices. The older Pro 6 model is preferred due to its additional 5GHz band and better performance in 5GHz-dominant environments. The reviewer criticizes the Pro 6E for being more expensive yet potentially a downgrade in performance unless users have multiple 6GHz devices or use wired backhaul. They also highlight privacy concerns post-Amazon’s acquisition of Eero, noting that Eero’s privacy policy still involves data usage for network optimization without an opt-out option.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the data collection practices of Eero systems, highlighting that users cannot opt-out and the only way to avoid this is by using a system like Orbee without Cloud dependencies. Eero collects data such as network speeds, bandwidth usage, MAC and IP addresses, and connected device types, which reveals user activity patterns but not browser history due to HTTPS. The speaker also provides a detailed comparison of various Eero models based on internet speed, the number of connected devices, and home size. The Aero 6 is recommended for homes with under 500 Mbps internet and fewer connected devices, while Aero 6 Plus offers additional Ethernet ports and better performance. Aero Pro 6 is suitable for larger houses with many devices but doesn’t reach gigabit speeds, and Aero Pro 6E is not recommended due to limited 6 GHz device compatibility and future-proofing concerns.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses disappointment in the performance of a product costing nearly $600, which is similar to a previous model. They mention that creating a wired backhaul with Ethernet between two units can improve performance by freeing up bandwidth. The speaker discusses using a questionnaire from Euro for selecting the best configuration based on house size and devices. They decide to keep the Aero 6 Plus due to better performance and the availability of five Ethernet ports, which suit their needs. They conclude by inviting viewers to share their thoughts and questions in the comments and mention potential future reviews of privacy-centric systems.