Google Nest WiFi Point
Score: 65/100
TP-Link EAP650 Ultra-Slim
Score: 76/100Rankings
The TP-Link EAP650 is an ultra-slim Wi-Fi 6 access point delivering up to 3 Gbps dual-band throughput and supporting over 100 devices. Its main trade-off is the lack of explicit beamforming and a single LAN port, which may limit advanced performance tuning. Ideal for high-density indoor environments needing centralized Omada management.
Google Nest Wifi Point is a mesh satellite that adds up to 1,600 sq ft of Wi-Fi 5 coverage and includes a built-in Google Assistant speaker. It lacks an Ethernet port and is limited to Wi-Fi 5 speeds, which can affect performance in dense networks. Perfect for Google-ecosystem homes seeking simple expansion with voice control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 2,402 Mbpsbest | |
149 sqmbest | — | |
— | 574 Mbpsbest | |
— | 1best | |
2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 W | 13.7 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 350 gbest | 380 g |
1 yearsbest | — |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Network(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | Dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
Features(1) | ||
Security Protocols | WPA3 | WPA3, WPA2 |
Power & Power Supply(2) | ||
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | false | true |
Power Consumption (W) | 15 W | 13.7 W |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 102.2×87.2×102.2 mm mm | 33.6 x 160 x 160 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 350 g | 380 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | Lifetime years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Nest Wifi Point for its sleek design, effortless integration with the Google Home ecosystem, and reliable mesh performance that delivers up to 25% better coverage than earlier Google Wifi models. However, they criticize its reliance on Wi-Fi 5, the absence of Ethernet ports on the satellite, and the modest audio quality of the built-in speaker, noting these shortcomings make it feel dated compared to Wi-Fi 6 competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the point's straightforward app setup and the way it fills dead zones in larger homes, as well as the convenience of having Google Assistant built in. Recurring complaints focus on occasional connectivity hiccups in very crowded device environments, the speaker's limited sound output, and the lack of easy guest-network isolation without additional router configuration.
“eliminating dead zones in 2,000+ sq ft homes”
