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Google

Mixed6/10

Search and Android company that also sells Pixel phones and Nest smart-home devices.

Founded: 1998
From: United States
HQ: Mountain View, United States
Owned by: Alphabet Inc. (2015)
Made in: Asia (contract manufacturers)
Also sold as: Google Nest, Nest, Pixel, Google Pixel, Fitbit

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Router / Wi-Fi

Mixed6/10Mid-range

Nest Wifi Pro is dependable and easy, but it is ageing and offers little control. Google hasn't announced a successor, so rivals like eero or TP-Link Deco are better long-term buys.

Good at

Simple setup and management in the Google Home app
Nest Wifi Pro adds Wi-Fi 6E and a Thread border router
Tidy, low-profile design

Weak at

No Wi-Fi 7 model; line hasn't been refreshed since 2022
Very limited advanced settings; no web interface
Nest Wifi Pro has gigabit-only Ethernet ports, no multi-gig
Older Nest Wifi / Google Wifi dropped from Google Store

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

Nest Wifi ProNest Wifi (legacy)Google Wifi (legacy)

Best for: Google Home households wanting simple Wi-Fi 6E mesh

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Router / Wi-Fi brands

Google is #6 of 8, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	UbiquitiUnited States	8/10Good	Mid-range
2	ASUSTaiwan	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	TP-LinkChina	8/10Good	Budget
4	EeroUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	NetgearUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
6	GoogleUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
7	D-LinkTaiwan	5/10Mixed	Budget
8	LinksysUnited States	5/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.