Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each mesh wi-fi system
Of the 7 mesh wi-fi systems we track, 7 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon eero Max 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973S) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Netgear Orbi RBK763S | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| TP-Link Deco BE85 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Mesh Wi-Fi Systems buying guide and the reviewers we cite.