Google Nest WiFi Point
Score: 65/100
Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Pro
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Ubiquiti U6-Pro is a ceiling-mounted indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point delivering up to 5.3 Gbps aggregate throughput and supporting over 300 clients. Its single-port uplink, higher power draw and PoE+ requirement can be limiting for some deployments. Best suited for large offices, co-working spaces and high-density environments that need top-tier performance.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 4,800 Mbpsbest | |
149 sqmbest | 140 sqm | |
— | 573.5 Mbpsbest | |
— | 1best | |
2 | 6best | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 W | 13 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 13 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 350 gbest | 600 g |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Network(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ax |
Performance(2) | ||
Coverage Area (sqm) | 149 sqm | 140 sqm |
Spatial Streams | 2 | 6 |
Features(1) | ||
Security Protocols | WPA3 | WPA3, WPA2, WPA |
Power & Power Supply(2) | ||
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | false | true |
Power Consumption (W) | 15 W | 13 W |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 102.2×87.2×102.2 mm mm | 197×35×197 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 350 g | 600 g |
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”
Professional reviewers and editors praise the U6-Pro for its high-performance Wi-Fi 6 architecture, noting the 4x4 MU-MIMO with 160 MHz channel width that yields up to 4.8 Gbps on the 5 GHz band. They highlight its ability to handle more than 300 clients, robust QoS controls, and seamless integration with the UniFi ecosystem, positioning it as a strong choice for enterprise and prosumer deployments.
