Just got one, $152 off from the list price $549
Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh Router 3 Pack (Router + 2 Points) $397 + Free Metro Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Officeworks
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Ldrthakur on 10/01/2022 - 15:30 officeworks.com.au (368 clicks)
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$329 early December at Bing Lee and last week $319 at Costco.
Yep! I got them for my parents for $314 just over a month ago
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/668689
Big fan of Google Wi-Fi, but I refuse to buy anymore until they release a model on Wi-Fi 6.
until they release a model on Wi-Fi 6.
Why ?
Because it is better and I have many devices with high bandwidth requirements.
have many devices with high bandwidth requirements.
So do I and the current Google Wi-Fi works great with them.
@jv: Oh wow OK.
So if it is great for you it must be great for all! Good logic.
I'll let them MCG know that this is all they need to service 90,000+ devices at this year's Grand Final as it works great for JV, lmao XD
Each to their own, a decent WiFi 6 unit will be around a 1.2k with no noticeable increase in performance for most users (current devices)
This Google Mesh, or a Tendra MW6 configured with Gigabit Backbone would more than suffice most people and have the cash to upgrade later when proven.
Google Mesh has the power to run as a Router, with the Tendra really limited to Bridge Mode only if you need performance.In real world, either the Google or Tendra this will out perform most WiFi 6 implementations. Example < $100 gets a 4 node Tendra, someone spending $1.2k on WiFi 6 will likely get only a 2 node deployment. Even with WiFi 6 speed drops off with distance, so better off with more nodes and complete coverage.
1.2k lol wut? you can get 3 point mesh wifi 6 systems for less than $300 off the shelf. Check out the Netgear Nighthawk Mesh system.
I am running Google Wi-Fi, and you are right, it's great. I love the Nest integration with my phone and other devices, but $400 for the specs is not competitive for a mesh system, this has a clear Google tax and is priced like a Wi-Fi 6 setup when it is not.you can get 3 point mesh wifi 6 systems for less than $300
Oh, thought you wanted a quality one, for your 'high bandwidth requirements' devices ???
@jv: There is absolutely nothing wrong with the quality of the Netgear system. It would perform better than the Google system.
I like the Google integration with my smart home devices so I'll stick with it. However, it is an overpriced system and a few years behind on Wi-Fi tech.There is absolutely nothing wrong with the quality of the Netgear system. It would perform better than the Google system.
If you believe that, then get one…
@jv: I've explained that I will stick with the Google as I like the smart home integration. Thanks for the advice though :)
You are partially correct, I don't agree on the price though.
$300 typically would only get 2 nodes (typical price for 3 nodes is $549)
256GB RAM vs 1GB in the Google (768GB in the access points)
Reviews of the Nighthawk show great performance, but speed drops off a cliff very quickly, so for an equiv WiFi 6 you would need something like the Orbi, but for that price the Ubiquiti Alien is a far superior product, all for no real world difference.
Let's face it, if anyone has any serious high-bandwidth requirement, they would use a cable. Mesh systems also introduce Latency so why anyone would spend too much just for WiFi 6 and mesh, is just bragging rights.
Specifically fps gamers, will use standard Wi-Fi or a cable, Mesh offers higher bandwidth but at the cost of increased latency, so if you don't suffer from issues, don't upgrade.
with no noticeable increase in performance for most users
yep… I'll wait another 4-5 years or when my current router dies…
Yeah, unfortunately they didn't improve the nest points, only the router. The nest points are still on a measly 1200Mbps instead of the 2200Mbps that the router is on. 1200Mbps is way too slow and can only barely keep up with a 1080p stream from your desktop mirror let alone a 4K stream.
I'd personally avoid this kind of stuff and stick to other better products like stand alone AIO router/WAP/switch or other brands (source: I owned two of the previous gen units).
If you intend on managing or doing some sort of customisation on your network forget about it, it is extremely limited and can only be accessed through the Google smartphone app, not even a web interface at the very least. This product is at best set and forget if you are completely technology illiterate.
While I owned the older units, I also bought an additional unit to mesh over my ethernet backbone and the experience was iffy at best with hand off being terrible and latency experienced even over an ethernet backbone.
The main thing that annoyed me the most was Google will update your firmware (see r/GoogleWifi for the numerous complaints and issues faced by other users) without you knowing (because you have no control on automated firmware upgrades) or inconsistently (US users were sometimes ahead or behind), with no option to rollback. They stuffed me around alot with the firmware with random drop outs and latency on Wifi devices while on different versions during my use. Also note these devices only have one LAN port and I don't think some of the new ones even have one anymore - go figure…
The straw that broke the camel's back for me on this was when I signed up to a 250Mbps NBN plan and it failed to deliver in excess of 50Mbps to all my devices (even directly connected to my NBN NTD), after a lot of testing and troubleshooting I changed over to another brand that shall not be mentioned for it will get shit tons of bashing from other OzBargainers, but I've had nothing but reliability and control over my network and devices since switching away from this junk.TLDR: Avoid this junk, spend your money on something else.
Weren't these $329 a few weeks ago?