How is this system better than eero or similar products? I have eero, so I would need to know why I should switch. null

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Dano · Accepted Answer

I returned my eero because the 3rd node buffered too much. My speed at the second and third nodes wasn't as fast as the first. I bought the linksys velop and my speed at all three nodes is the same....fast. The velop and orbi use a different signal for the backfeed and the eero uses the same signal for upload and backfeed. The eero works better if the second and third node are hardwired, but that defeats the purpose.

Answered by Dano 9 years ago

NKPStudios · Answer

If you don't have any issues with EERO's performance or functionality you wouldn't need to switch. They are very similar, but I wouldn't say you needed to upgrade unless your's isn't performing up to your expectations or needs.

Answered by NKPStudios 9 years ago

IronHorseGPS · Answer

fmstuart,

They are essentially the same basic concept. The difference is that the Velop offers newer technology and better specs than the eero. 
It comes down to the value of the technology for you I would imagine. I found the Velop system to be amazing once I got past a few setup hiccups.

Beradon · Answer

To clarify an above answer, this system does NOT have a dedicated backhaul. It will choose the best available option of the radios to get the data back to the primary node. That's to say, if you're connected via 2.4GHz to the remote node, it will use one of the 5GHz radios to get the data back up to the primary node and vice versa, however if you're overutilizing one of the remote nodes and have clients on each of the radios, then it will limit the bandwidth available to that node as with a classic range extender and will spend time communicating with both the clients and the primary node on whichever radio has the least congestion.

Answered by Beradon 9 years ago

2Cents · Answer

I can tell you some of the differences:
Velop is a Tri-Bnad system which means it has 3 channels (1) 2.4 GHz band (2) 5 HGHz bands. One of the 5 GHz bands is used for devices and the other is a dedicated backhaul used for the communication between nodes either wirelessly or Ethernet (Depends on what configuration you what to use)
Eero is a Dual band system (1) 2.4 GHz band (1) 5 GHz band The communication between nodes uses the same channels 
The Eero is a AC1200 router compared to Velop which is an AC2200 , so you theoretically you can get up to 400 Mbps on the 2.4 band and 867 Mbps on the % GHz band with Velop and 300Mbps on the 2.4 band and 867Mbps on the Eero.
With all that said, I would not run out and buy a new system unless you have extra money burning a hole in your pocket, or you start having issue with the Eero. The Eero is a solid system and some time needs to pass to see if the Velop is as great as it claims. I have pre-ordered it, so I will find out soon.

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