#Apple airport vs google wifi android#
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Drawing the absolute most out of our 100Mbps Wi-Fi service, we have surely not seen any router be able to deliver the same service. The Google Wifi is able to match, if not surpass, Netgear Orbi’s performance. Within 13 feet/3.96 meters three plaster walls: 8.8 MB/s Google Wifi review: Performance Within 5 feet/1.52 meters no obstructions: 7.2 MB/s

#Apple airport vs google wifi download#

Within 13 feet/3.96 meters three plaster walls: 12.2 MB/sġ.5GB Steam download 2.4GHz (peak speed): Within 5 feet/1.52 meters no obstructions: 12.6 MB/s Within 13 feet/3.96 meters three plaster walls: 50.95 | 82.98 Mbps Within 5 feet/1.52 meters no obstructions: 47.53 | 96.72 Mbps Ookla Speed Test 2.4GHz (Download | Upload): Within 13 feet/3.96 meters three plaster walls: 97.05 | 118.67 Mbps Ookla Speed Test 5GHz (Download | Upload): Here is how the Google Wifi fared in our brief suite of tests (conducted on a 100Mbps service): This is the most complete and sophisticated suite of controls we’ve ever seen on a Wi-Fi mesh system to date, in spite of its lack of dropdown boxes and toggles.Īdditionally, you can prioritize bandwidth to one device for a time, control smart home devices and pause internet access to certain devices in a family setting – all from the confines of this app.Īnd, now Google has expanded Google Wifi’s Network Check feature to test multiple devices, so that you’re able to spot potential bottlenecks in your network, as well as rearrange your Google Wifi access points when you’re trying to optimize network performance. The app has an included internet speed test as well, like Ookla’s mesh test that measures the health of your Points’ connections, alongside a Wi-Fi test that measures your connection strength from within the network. The Google Wifi app does provide more useful settings, like continuous monitoring of your network, as well as the points and devices connected to it. However, Google Wifi does handle this behind the scenes automatically.Īll Google WiFi units are powered through USB-C.

You are not going to get the same depth of access as even Netgear Orbi offers, so band switching isn’t a choice. Again, it only takes a short time for the first Google Wifi node to recognize additional nodes and for them to start working. The app will then ask you to give your new network a name and set a password, then pair any supplementary Wi-Fi points you have, by scanning their QR codes – you’ll then be able to name individual nodes in the app. We’re not going to dig into the nitty gritty of the process, but the Google Wifi App will allow you to configure your network by first scanning the QR codes on the Wi-Fi point connected to your modem or gateway.

#Apple airport vs google wifi android#

Setup is also completely smooth, just like the Google Wifi’s hardware design – using a free iOS or Android app to facilitate the whole process. All three units are powered through USB-C. This means that any Google Wifi unit can act as the core ‘router’ of the system, while the others can extend the wired signal, sent to the unit wirelessly, with their included Ethernet ports as well as wireless internet. Each Google Wifi unit, a simple, little cylinder with a white LED band in its center, delivers the same capability. Google not only has an edge in pricing on its hands, but it also has the sleekest designed Wi-Fi units and possibly the easiest setup of any offering. Weight: 12oz (340g) each Google Wifi review: Design and setup Ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports per Wifi point (1 WAN and 1 LAN port each)ĭimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 inches (106.1 x 68.7mm D x H) each Processor: Quad-core ARM CPU (each core up to 710MHz)īeamforming: Implicit and Explicit for 2.4 & 5GHz bands

#Apple airport vs google wifi Bluetooth#

Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, AC1200 2x2 Wave 2 Wi-Fi (expandable mesh dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz, TX beamforming) Bluetooth Smart ready