Google says Nest Wifi offers double the speeds and 25% better coverage over Google Wifi.
What you need to know
- Nest Wifi is here, and there are two devices: a router, and a satellite that has a built-in Google Assistant speaker.
- Google is claiming double the speeds as Google Wifi, with 25% better coverage.
- Pre-orders go live later today, with a two-pack retailing for $269 and a three-pack with two satellites for $349.
Google debuted its first mesh Wi-Fi router back in 2016, and the search giant has revealed that Google Wifi is the best-selling mesh router system in the U.S. and Canada. Google is now rolling out an updated variant dubbed Nest Wifi that brings considerable upgrades.
The Nest Wifi system is made up of two devices: a router that plugs into your modem or fiber optic cable, and a satellite that extends connectivity. The sateliite is interesting because it integrates a Google Assistant speaker in the base.
Google is touting double the speeds as Google Wifi, and 25% better coverage. The company says a two-pack will deliver whole home coverage for a 3,800-square-foot home, and you can add more points as needed.
