Google and Nest Wi-Fi Equipment

 

 

Google Router Google Extender Nest Router Nest Extender
Price $99 $99 $149 $129
3-piece mesh system $259 $299
Speed rating AC1200 AC1200 AC2200 AC2200
Wi-Fi standard 5 5 5 5
Range 1,500 sq.ft. per point 1,500 sq.ft. per point 2,200 sq.ft. per point 1,600 sq.ft. per point
Security standard WPA2 WPA2 WPA3 WPA3
Antennas 2×2 2×2 4×4 4×4
Max speed [1] ‘Up to 1.2 Gbps’ ‘Up to 2.2 Gbps (router)’ ‘Up to 1.2 Gbps (point)’
Top speed [2] 451 Mbps @ 5 ft
201 Mbps @ 75 ft
612 Mbps @ 5 ft
431 Mbps @ 75 ft
Ethernet ports 2 (WAN, LAN) 2 (WAN, LAN) 2 (WAN, LAN) 0 (none…)
Built-in smart speakers no no no Yes
Capacitive touch controls no no no Yes

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